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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
- Primary
- Denby Dale HD8 8UN
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers deliver a well-planned mathematics curriculum, ensuring pupils have a secure knowledge of mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school continues to provide a good education, with high aspirations shared by staff and governors.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans lack detail in some subjects like history and design technology, making it difficult to check if pupils have learned effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading is a passion, with regular assessments ensuring no one falls behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra help when needed so that pupils do not fall behind in their reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour policy is well understood and fairly applied, leading to strong behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers provide additional help to ensure pupils with SEND can learn alongside their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effective provision is in place for pupils who struggle to manage their behavior.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There are robust systems and training in place to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, including online safety.
Parent Feedback: One parent summarized the school as providing a lovely nurturing environment where pupils are well-behaved and respectful.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the leadership of the headteacher and appreciate careful consideration of workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching and a well-sequenced curriculum lead to pupils achieving well and being well-prepared for the next stage.
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 58 students from age 4-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-10 | 3-11 | 4-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1