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Fair Field Junior School
- Primary
- Aldenham WD7 8LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of writing is very effective. Pupils gain a strong understanding of how to construct writing for a range of purposes and audiences.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have secured a broad and rich curriculum that meets pupils' academic, social and emotional needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Disadvantaged pupils do not make consistently good progress in every area of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and relationships are outstanding. Their conduct both within class and around the school is exemplary.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention and support methods are not consistently effective for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are not consistently making good progress in every area of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures that all pupils are safe. Pupils are aware of internet safety and know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' physical and emotional well-being is frequently reviewed to ensure that all pupils receive the most effective support.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous in their praise of the school. They value highly the support and care that staff provide for their children.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a rich programme of trips and activities to extend pupils' understanding of the topics they study.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide highly effective support to teachers to ensure consistently high-quality teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is consistently good. As a result, pupils enjoy learning and make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning regularly and effectively.
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Fair Field Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 225 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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Welcoming you to Fair Field Junior School makes me incredibly proud. In our thriving and supportive school, the kids come first in all of our decisions. We help kids develop a passion for study and creativity while also empowering them to follow their dreams. Our kids serve as excellent examples for their generation. I hope that this website will give you as much information as possible about our school, our events and the many activities that our children enjoy through our curriculum and our extra-curricular opportunities. There is always so much to be thankful for. If we want to make sure that all of our kids feel secure, content, and respected and that they reach their full potential, we must collaborate with parents and our encouraging community. Please come say hello whenever you see me at school functions, assemblies, the office, or even for a quick conversation on the playground.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 20 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 78% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 107 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 77% 10 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 1 | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 67% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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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 | 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 Fair Field Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1