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Eskdale Junior School
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- Broxtowe NG9 5NA
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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: The strategies used to teach writing are outstanding.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well and make outstanding progress.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized to ensure confidence and fluency
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-structured curriculum supports exceptional progress
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to develop partnerships with local schools are sometimes missed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Data for the past three years show that pupils have consistently made rapid and sustained progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Specific needs are thoroughly explored and fully supported, particularly by skilled teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and respond extremely well to demanding tasks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Exceptional performance noted, especially in maths and reading
Support for Falling Behind: Regular help from well-trained staff helps pupils catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes and are polite and respectful
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make rapid progress because their specific needs are thoroughly explored and fully supported.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-thought-out support ensures pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school because standards of care and welfare are high.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides outstanding pastoral care for its pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent environment promoting welfare and respect
Parent Feedback: Parents who responded to the online questionnaire fully agree that teaching and the quality of classroom support are outstanding.
Parental Involvement: All of those who completed the online survey think that the school is well led and managed and would recommend this school to another parent.
Parent Feedback: Parents positive about care and education quality
Teacher Engagement: Teachers constantly share ideas and expertise in order to challenge their pupils further.
Impact on Student Progress: The learning and progress of pupils across all year groups is never less than good and, in many instances, is outstanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is never less than good and much is outstanding.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly skilled, well-supported, and enjoy working at the school
Impact on Student Progress: Skilful teaching leads to excellent student progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes use their teaching assistants too narrowly in supporting pupils鈥� learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school trains some of the older pupils as sports leaders so that they can share their expertise with younger pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range offered, including choir, sports, and clubs
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About Us
Eskdale Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 251 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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A bustling school with high expectations and aspirations that takes pride in our dedication to the academic and personal growth of every student under our care. Defined and guided by our five core values, Eskdale Junior provides a happy, caring and stimulating environment where pupils are encouraged, challenged and supported in taking themselves beyond the 'normal' expectation, to truly realise their potential. Whereas we pride ourselves on high levels of pupil academic achievement, this is a school where achievement can be acknowledged from a range of aptitudes and skills and our school motto reinforces the message that with belief and perseverance, you can achieve anything!. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 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 | 76% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.55% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 65% 6 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 9.93% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 59% 1 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.66% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.83% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eskdale Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1