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Cotmanhay Junior School
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Cotmanhay Junior School
- Primary
- Erewash DE7 8RR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is still one of the school's priorities.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and stimulating.
Areas Needing Improvement: More focus on pupils' writing skills is needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results show good progress overall in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils displayed impeccable conduct and enjoyment in learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Rewards, incentives, and discussions are used to improve attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with trained staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Necessary actions are taken for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents knew their child was happy and safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy coming to school events.
Extracurricular Activities: Focus on a wide range of learning areas such as art, music, and physical exercise.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiasm and commitment of teaching staff noted.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' questioning and feedback lead to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous monitoring carried out by senior leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Poor attendance may be a barrier to success.
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About Us
Cotmanhay Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 308 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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We appreciate you visiting our website. We're a great little school with lots going on all the time, and we hope this website provides you a taste of our interesting and varied curriculum. Whilst we're delighted to have been judged by Ofsted as a 'good' school on consecutive inspections we actually think we're an awesome school - our children are fantastic and our teachers and TAs work tirelessly to make sure they are safe, happy learners. You only need to ask if you want to see any of our policies that aren't available on the website. On request, paper copies are available! . Please call the office at 0115 9322011 to set up an appointment to speak with Hannah Pearson or Linda Atkins, our school's SENCOs. If you have any other enquiries please contact Debbie Lynam in the office, who will be more than happy to help you. Give us a call or stop by to visit; let us prove to you how fantastic we are! In the interim, keep in mind that a small act of kindness can make someone's day extraordinarily bright. Be sure to smile.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 46% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 101 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 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 | 35% 32 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 92 | 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 | 67% 32 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.52% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 89 | 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 | 35% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.32% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cotmanhay Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1