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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursey
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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursey
- Primary
- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4PG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively with well-trained staff and planned curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a rich curriculum ensuring pupils gain needed knowledge and skills.
Foundational Skills: Expert phonics teaching ensures strong reading progress.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and ambitious curriculum, promoting a love of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recall of learning from previous years is not secure, especially in history.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need clearer essential knowledge and vocabulary defined.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in English and mathematics by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support pupils falling behind in reading so they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit good behavior, willingness to work hard, and respect for each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support helps pupils catch up quickly when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are keen to join in, demonstrating good manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND achieve well with appropriate support.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school quickly identifies needs, adapting curriculum for good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff help resolve bullying issues, ensuring they are not repeated.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with proactive support for vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Well-being ambassadors ensure safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Older pupils support younger ones, enhancing their school experience.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils participate in after-school clubs like choir and basketball.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs develops musical, artistic, and sporting talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Students enjoy gardening activities, using produce in the school kitchen.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported, valued, and involved in decision-making.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training for staff in subjects like mathematics improves teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' workloads are managed to ensure efficiency and support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported, focusing on professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge enables effective student support.
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About Us
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursey is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 275 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 54% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.38% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 104 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 93 | 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 | 73% 2 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 9.28% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 71% 14 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 8.1% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 105 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 86 | 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 | 57% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.05% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursey
Local authority ratio 17 : 1