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Downfield Primary School
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- Broxbourne EN8 8SS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is typically good with a clear focus on high-quality reading, developing a broad vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have reviewed the curriculum to support the specific context of pupils, leading to improvements in early years provision.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continued challenge remains to ensure some pupils in key stage 2 meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics for significant groups of pupils is in line with or above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to teachers, engage in work, and behave well with minimal disruptions.
Support for Falling Behind: Support strategies are in place, including tailored support and resources, but more focus is needed on pupils not meeting early standards.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make strong progress due to expert confident staff providing high levels of support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture of safeguarding; staff are well-trained, and pupils feel safe, trusting their teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; regular updates and checks ensure safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents express high satisfaction and appreciation for the school's support and educational quality.
Parental Involvement: Strong engagement through digital and face-to-face communications, with well-planned workshops for parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Charities provide high-quality reading opportunities and individual personal support for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel their professional development is prioritized and are trusted to innovate in teaching methods.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching positively impacts student progress, but more sharing of good practices is necessary.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies exist in resources and learning environments across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Overall teaching quality is good, but consistent application of best practices is needed.
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About Us
Downfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 466 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 25.8 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 40% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 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 | 45% 10 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 11.98% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 102 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 96 | 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 | 55% 5 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 11.72% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 60% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.43% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1