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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
- Primary
- Watford WD25 9NW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils making good progress in a range of subjects
Success of the Curriculum: Improved teaching over time with clear priorities
Foundational Skills: Effective phonics teaching helps pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and broad curriculum, prepares pupils well for secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Developing the wider curriculum and essential knowledge sequence
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent support for language development in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils making good progress in a range of subjects
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support and individual programs for those behind
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and well-mannered
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong understanding in mathematics and improved reading standard.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective additional support for weaker readers to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils eager to learn, ask questions, and follow instructions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personal programs focusing on social, emotional and academic needs
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalised approaches ensure full inclusion and achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, no bullying reported
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective procedures and regular training for staff
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff vigilant in helping pupils with emotional health and safety ensured.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes empathy, diversity, and responsible citizenship.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree children are making good progress and recommend the school
Parental Involvement: Teachers are approachable and supportive
Extracurricular Activities: Enjoyable activities such as learning songs
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to work at the school
Impact on Student Progress: Tailored teaching resulting in good progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders' comprehensive understanding has improved teaching
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work as a team, mindful of workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear explanations and regular practice improve learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and addressing misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for detailed information on pupil premium funding impact
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders adapting to curriculum changes.
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About Us
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 55% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.95% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 97 | 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 | 76% 5 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 9 | 11.98% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 6 | 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 | 81% 14 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 11.72% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 67% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.43% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1