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Gade Valley Primary School
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Gade Valley Primary School
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- Dacorum HP1 3DT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have consistently high expectations in English and mathematics, ensuring that pupils make good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned provision ensures high-quality work in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of pupils鈥� work in science, geography and history by ensuring that topics in these subjects are studied in sufficient detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment was above average in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6 in 2016.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are given well-targeted support to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and courteous, showing respect to teachers and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs/disabilities receive well-targeted support and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe due to effective safeguarding systems followed by staff, with bullying being extremely rare and tackled quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships with parents and external agencies ensure pupils' social and emotional needs are met.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely pleased with recent improvements, especially in communication between home and school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very complimentary about current leadership, often noting improvements and the strong role in communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy school visits and outdoor learning activities which contribute to their enjoyment of school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about recent changes and enjoy working at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders regularly check the quality of teachers鈥� work to encourage improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers give helpful feedback, and teaching assistants are effectively deployed to support pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the most able pupils experience too little challenge when working as a whole class.
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About Us
Gade Valley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 235 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Everything we do is based on our mission statement and fundamental beliefs. They serve as the foundation for our instruction and learning and create a setting that enables our students to develop into confident, content citizens. By providing students with the best education possible, we will get them ready for the future. to establish a joyful, secure, and active school environment where each person is recognised and treated with respect. We shall provide the kids with every opportunity to develop into learning "CHAMPS" in order to do this. This includes working well as a team, communicating clearly, collaborating, and showing consideration for others. This includes having an introspective mindset, being attentive and focused, and paying close attention to details. This entails putting forth a lot of effort, working on your own, accepting responsibility, being organised, and having adequate resources. This includes having a growth mindset, exhibiting resilience, and being persistent.
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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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 64% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 106 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 80% 17 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 63% 10 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 10 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 73% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gade Valley Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1