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Dean Valley Community Primary School
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Dean Valley Community Primary School
- Primary
- Bollington SK10 5HS
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| Previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a strength of the school, meaning pupils read widely and often.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in all areas of the curriculum, particularly in reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: The teaching of mathematics has improved but is not as strong as the teaching of reading and writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing and mathematics are above average across the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective strategies are in place to help pupils catch-up on gaps in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and pupils with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers because of the effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any reported incidents of bullying are dealt with well; pupils say they feel safe and free from any harassment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Improvements to the school鈥檚 systems for keeping pupils safe mean all safeguarding requirements are met.
Parent Feedback: All parents who completed the questionnaire agree pupils are happy and they would recommend this school to others.
Parental Involvement: Partnerships with parents are fostered through regular communication and opportunities for parents to share their views.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by visits and visitors.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a wide range of lively and imaginative activities that capture pupils鈥� interests and enable them to make good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Good achievement in writing is due to lots of opportunities to write across a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mark work thoroughly and provide clear guidance to pupils on how to improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some of the more-able pupils do not always make rapid progress because their tasks lack challenge.
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Dean Valley Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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Parent Governors are chosen by the parents and guardians of school-aged children. Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Governing Board to provide the school with local knowledge. Governors from the staff, including the principal. Each governor has a particular area of interest and participates in one or more committees. A background in education is not necessary to apply, despite the importance of the position of school governor.
Some governors contribute more than 10 hours a month to school life, while others do it less frequently. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the position.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.41% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 102 | 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 | 72% 20 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 8 | 7.66% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | 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 | 107 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 102 | 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 | 92% 4 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 2 | 8.07% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 101 | 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 | 88% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.47% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dean Valley Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1