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Gayton Junior School
- Primary
- Derby DE23 1GA
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve well as they move through the school, especially in their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards are above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some variation in the quality of teaching; occasionally, the work set is not challenging enough for all pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Make much better use of the good range of tracking and assessment information to identify what progress individuals and groups are making.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is consistently good, and they have positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs achieve well because their specific needs are clearly identified and well-targeted support is provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good understanding of how to stay safe and of what bullying is.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils explain that their good behaviour and efforts are recognised and rewarded in the badges they wear.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are confident their children are happy and safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors took account of the views of 19 parents and carers from the online questionnaire (Parent View) and spoke to several at the start of the school day.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many well-planned activities where pupils develop their social skills by working together in pairs and small groups.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have strong working relationships with the pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, leading to excellent progress in certain activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The work of the deputy and assistant headteachers in supporting colleagues is effective in developing good practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation in the quality of teaching; occasionally, the work set is not challenging enough for all pupils.
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Gayton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 360 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Gayton Junior School's Governing Board is made up of parents (two), employees (one), the headteacher (one), the local authority (one), and co-optees from the neighbourhood (12).
The team's primary responsibility is to collaborate with the head teacher in determining the future course of Gayton Junior School and how our school's budget will be allocated.
a thorough understanding of student data, which is crucial for determining how teaching affects students' learning and growth across a range of year groups and courses.
Support the headteacher while also holding her and the Senior Leadership Team accountable for enhancing instruction quality, student achievement, behaviour, and safety;
A strength of the school is its emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) awareness.
As part of a collaborative working group with the governors of Ridgeway Infant School, certain members of the Governing Board are now conducting research and offering advice on the school's future course.
The headteacher and school business manager are assisted in gathering the data each year for the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) audit by the chair of the operations committee, who has attended meetings regarding budget reviews.
In order to introduce the Relationships Education Scheme of Work later in the academic year, the Standards Committee is currently developing it with relevant employees.
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The team's primary responsibility is to collaborate with the head teacher in determining the future course of Gayton Junior School and how our school's budget will be allocated.
a thorough understanding of student data, which is crucial for determining how teaching affects students' learning and growth across a range of year groups and courses.
Support the headteacher while also holding her and the Senior Leadership Team accountable for enhancing instruction quality, student achievement, behaviour, and safety;
A strength of the school is its emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) awareness.
As part of a collaborative working group with the governors of Ridgeway Infant School, certain members of the Governing Board are now conducting research and offering advice on the school's future course.
The headteacher and school business manager are assisted in gathering the data each year for the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) audit by the chair of the operations committee, who has attended meetings regarding budget reviews.
In order to introduce the Relationships Education Scheme of Work later in the academic year, the Standards Committee is currently developing it with relevant employees.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 77% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.16% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 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 | 79% 2 | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.76% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 92 | 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% 6 | 53.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 7.17% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 106 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 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 | 71% | 46.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.26% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gayton Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1