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Cromford Church of England Primary School
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Cromford Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Cromford DE4 3RG
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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 revised the school鈥檚 approach to early reading and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have rewritten the curriculum so that it sets out what pupils should know, and be able to do.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders do not check the implementation of the curriculum systematically enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There has been a strong focus on reading in recent years. In mathematics, the curriculum is well planned.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and support staff step in straight away to address any misunderstandings.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in lessons and at other times around school. Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive support in lessons to access the full curriculum. They are fully involved in the life of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils state clearly that they feel safe at school and rarely experience teasing or bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place a high priority on safeguarding; there is a positive culture of care for pupils' well-being shared by all staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school鈥檚 caring ethos, saying that it has 鈥榓 lovely community feel鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Governors play an active part in the life of the school. However, they plan to visit the school more formally.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a range of clubs and activities for pupils to join, including sports, music, and crafts.
Outdoor Facilities: Staff make good use of the outdoor spaces for popular activities such as den-building.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work as a supportive team to promote pupils鈥� best interests.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have ensured that the curriculum allows pupils鈥� knowledge and skills to develop logically from early years to Year 6.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff say: 鈥榃e feel cared for and listened to.鈥�
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff have not yet received training in teaching early reading and phonics.
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About Us
Cromford Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 67 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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 |
C
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 30% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below 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 | 103 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 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 | 50% 17 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | 100 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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% 29 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 38% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cromford Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1