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Cuffley School
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- Northaw and Cuffley EN6 4HN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Current pupils achieve well in mathematics and English and their attainment is above the national average at the end of key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The rich, broad and balanced curriculum develops pupils鈥� imaginations and a range of skills year on year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subject leaders have consistent understanding of pupil progress across subjects, especially the most able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils achieve well in mathematics and English with attainment above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular tracking and tailored support help pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are polite, enjoy attending school, and bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN receive extra support to make good progress, with recent training for staff in areas like autism and speech difficulties.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly. The school promotes a positive ethos where pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with detailed records and high-quality training.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents feel the school strongly promotes learning, but some think communication could be improved.
Parental Involvement: The school provides numerous opportunities for parents to visit and support their children, including workshops in mathematics, reading, and phonics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be at the school; teamwork is strong, morale high, and regular training supports teacher engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Training has improved teaching across the school, leading to rising standards and good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders provide effective training and support, but assessment understanding varies across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Consistent understanding of pupil progress across subjects needs improvement among some subject leaders.
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About Us
Cuffley School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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With over 450 students enrolled, Cuffley School is a foundation-based, two-form primary and nursery school. Learning to learn is at the core of everything we do, and our culture is one of warmth and friendliness. Our kids are excited to go to school and take advantage of all the chances. The extensive buildings include fifteen classrooms, well stocked school libraries and resource areas, two large halls, two dining areas, a nurture base (The Oasis) and two music pods. The school buildings are next to fantastic playgrounds and playing areas. There is a well-resourced computer suite which includes desk tops, a large number of laptops and iPads, as well as Chromebooks, cameras, robotic toys and so on. I have been Headteacher at Cuffley since 2010 and it is a privilege for me to lead a team of talented, professional and dedicated staff who aim to create a school in which every pupil fulfills their potential. We are all proud to be involved in the life of our school and we believe that Cuffley is a pretty special place to be!. I hope that the website will answer many of your questions, but should you have further queries; please telephone, email or visit the school you will be most welcome.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 62% 13 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 2 | 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 | 75% 4 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 106 | 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 | 71% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cuffley School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
