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Denton CofE School
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Denton CofE School
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- Denton NG32 1LG
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children make rapid progress in English and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Progress is outstanding with attainment well above average.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers' explanations should be shorter to allow more independent work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are well above national levels.
Support for Falling Behind: Used funding effectively to provide additional staffing and individualised support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support ensures outstanding achievement for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe, with no incidents of bullying recorded in years.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent relationships and mutual support.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the quality of education provided.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and detailed knowledge of pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Exemplary marking of pupils鈥� work leads to outstanding progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons progress slower due to longer explanations.
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About Us
Denton CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 62 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a happy, friendly school with exciting learning experiences. We love sports and offer a range of fantastic art and music opportunities and also enjoy close links with the Church and wider community. In September 2012 we were federated with Harlaxton School with whom we share a governing body and headteacher and this year, we have been awarded National Support School status, an award that recognises our commitment to providing all pupils with the best opportunities and support available. Our children achieve very highly and academic standards are important to us. Our children care about each other in a nurturing Christian environment. Please arrange a visit to experience our happy lively children producing good quality work. This website aims to give you a taster of the school as well as provide regular updated information for parents and pupils. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website and find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have, if you wish to arrange a visit or if you require any information given on this website in an alternative format.
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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 |
B+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 110 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 98 | 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 | 100% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 5.83% | 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 | 6.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well 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 | 109 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 95 | 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 | 80% 7 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% 4 | 7.65% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 94 | 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% 10 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 36% 11 | 7.21% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 83% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 6.28% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denton CofE School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1