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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Alfreton DE55 7EN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; children make a good start with their phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have set out an organised, ambitious, and well-sequenced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teacher subject knowledge and planned activities do not always match intended learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is taught through a well-planned curriculum. Teachers use checks to adapt the curriculum and address gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils who struggle with reading to catch up, providing books matched to the sounds they have learned.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well at breaktimes and during lessons, though there are minor low-level disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers provide support when needed, and pupils with special educational needs learn well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and sorted quickly. The school ensures all staff are well trained to know and understand local challenges.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school goes above and beyond to engage wider agency support for its pupils and families, fostering a positive safeguarding culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very positive about the school, appreciating the sense of community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy wider opportunities like sports clubs for athletics and archery.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well supported by the positive can-do culture in the staff team.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils know and remember, adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teacher subject knowledge is not precise, and planned activities do not match the intended learning.
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About Us
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 230 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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D-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 24 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 79% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.12% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 108 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 79% | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 9.76% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above 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.
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1