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Dorney School
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- Dorney SL6 0DY
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' wider development is a key strength of the school.
Foundational Skills: While most pupils learn to read well, weaker readers need more precise support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Support for pupils with SEND is not always met in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand acceptable behavior, though concentration can wander.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in some subjects but not consistently.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers need to catch up rapidly with more precise support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified accurately, but needs not always met in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and staff quickly sort out any issues between pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong understanding of equality and social justice, mental health support provided.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views can be shared through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure parents are informed and can provide feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities that develop interests and character.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils experience different sports and represent the school in competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show subject expertise but need knowledge for all aspects of curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective checks in subjects like English and maths, but variable across others.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have the necessary knowledge for the full curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Clear strengths in some areas, but inconsistent overall.
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About Us
Dorney School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 164 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Dorney School, we believe that we should always aim for the greatest standards. Respect, cooperation, and advancement are the cornerstones of our mission statement. We think that everyone deserves to be respected. We hope that your first step on an engaging and fruitful "learning journey" for you and your family will be to explore the school's website. Children ages 4 to 11 are served at Dorney School, which is located in a serene rural area on the outskirts of Buckinghamshire. We have a group of devoted, knowledgeable, and compassionate teachers that oversee 7 classrooms of roughly 30 kids each. Our goals are to equip the kids in our care with the knowledge and abilities they'll need to carry on learning and growing after they leave us. In collaboration with parents, the staff and governors are dedicated to providing a stimulating, secure, and safe learning environment for our kids so they can develop to their greatest potential. fostering a love of learning and a positive school experience. ensuring that kids learn the necessary knowledge and practical skills to become valuable, responsible adults. Please get in touch with Mrs. Townsend, our school secretary, or Mrs. Williams, our business manager, in the school office if you have any questions regarding our institution. They will be pleased to assist you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 19.4 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 57% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.52% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -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 | 108 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 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 | 77% 10 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 10.86% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 67% | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.25% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | - | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.5% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorney School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1