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Cedar Road Primary School
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Cedar Road Primary School
- Primary
- Northampton NN3 2JF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised early reading and phonics and a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have done much to strengthen the curriculum structure.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teaching does not focus effectively on building up pupils鈥� knowledge in a progressive way.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Carefully sequenced mathematical topics help pupils to become confident mathematicians.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check pupils鈥� knowledge regularly and provide effective additional support where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well. Staff deal with any poor behaviour promptly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life with appropriate training for staff and effective support in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils trust adults to deal with any issues if they arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work with external agencies to support pupils and their families, ensuring safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy participating in clubs such as science, performing arts, and coding.
Outdoor Facilities: The classroom environment, both indoors and outdoors, is well organised, bright and engaging.
Teacher Engagement: Staff, including those new to teaching, feel valued and say that leaders are mindful of their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers regularly check that pupils understand what they have been taught, helping them confidently recall their learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are new to the role and need more guidance. This affects the effectiveness of teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that subject leaders gain the necessary knowledge and understanding to measure the implementation and impact of the curriculum effectively.
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Cedar Road Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 417 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Cedar Road, we're dedicated to being an inclusive school and giving every student the best education we can. With us, education is stimulating, interesting, and creative in a supportive, secure environment. The David Ross Education Trust includes the Cedar Road Primary School. We have more than 400 students, ages 4 to 11. In November 2017, Ofsted gave the school an excellent overall rating. Visit www.dret.co.uk to learn more about the David Ross Education Trust. We think that our website demonstrates what distinguishes our primary academy from others, but we also invite anyone with questions to give us a call and see Cedar Road for yourself. Our mission statement serves as the foundation for all that we accomplish. The teaching of these Core Values permeates every element of school life. Every element of this philosophy is reflected in our learning environment. Everybody has contributed to this vision. Even one of our students created the logo for us. Mrs. Louise Evans is the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Leader. Mrs. Karen Bennett and Miss Gemma Smith are the year 2 class teachers. Mrs. Raj Thind and Mrs. Hannah Rowe are the year 5 class teachers. Office Admin Mrs Carole Clarke, Miss Hayley Phillips, Miss Layla Pittams. Early Years Mrs. Julieanne Starnes, Miss Lucy Bruton, and Mrs. Anita Lovell. Lunchtime Supervisors - Miss C Walfall, Mrs L Morrell, Mrs S Subhan, Miss J Godfrey, Miss S Harper, Mrs S Mutch, Miss C Scotney, Mr C Czajkowski & Mrs E Moore. Mr. Rhys Jones-Penny is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) (Headteacher). Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Louise Evans (EYFS & KS1 Lead) Mrs Caroline Davis (KS2 Lead). Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Miss Candice York (Year 5 Teacher).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.6 | 22.5 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 106 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.44% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 3 | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 2 | 9.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 7 | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 3 | 8.81% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.76% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cedar Road Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
