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George Street Primary School
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- Dacorum HP2 5HJ
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has a strong focus on raising standards in reading and mathematics, resulting in accelerated progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The thematic approach, including projects like the creative arts week, effectively promotes cross-curricular links and independent learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus on improving writing skills and matching tasks to higher attaining pupils' abilities for better challenge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has accelerated over the past two years.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language ensures good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect others' values and beliefs, and have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Consistent and well-targeted support helps pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that any concerns they raise will be dealt with effectively and immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Priority given to pupils' welfare and safety with good safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's effort in keeping their children safe and ensuring a healthy lifestyle. Positive remarks about approachable headteacher and fantastic staff.
Parental Involvement: Regular sessions involving parents in their children's learning and the school's work.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of after-school clubs, sporting activities, and special events like talks by local authors.
Outdoor Facilities: Engaging children with activities in indoor and outdoor areas to develop coordination and personal skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, engage pupils in discussions and support their learning well.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved quality of teaching accelerates pupil progress, especially in reading and math.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils' progress well through skilful questioning and regular marking.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons lack sufficient challenge to extend the higher attaining pupils.
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George Street Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 220 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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I'd like to extend a sincere welcome to you to George Street Primary School on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors.
Our school's vision is "Where Learning Comes Alive" because we believe that when students are fully engaged in their learning, they make the greatest advancements. Ideally, every school day should be enjoyable, imaginative, and exciting, with a curriculum created to give all of our students the best start in their lifetime of learning.
We want our students to grow up to be autonomous, self-assured individuals who have faith in their abilities.
In the centre of Hemel Hempstead Old Town, George Street is a community primary school with one form entrance for students between the ages of three and eleven.
The oldest school in Hemel Hempstead, it began operations in November 1855.
The school has a nursery and seven regular classes.
Our PTA, Friends of George Street, also known as "F.O.G.S.S.," works hard to offer a variety of social and fundraising events for kids throughout the year.
Please schedule a visit if you are thinking about enrolling your child at George Street; I would be happy to show you around.
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Our school's vision is "Where Learning Comes Alive" because we believe that when students are fully engaged in their learning, they make the greatest advancements. Ideally, every school day should be enjoyable, imaginative, and exciting, with a curriculum created to give all of our students the best start in their lifetime of learning.
We want our students to grow up to be autonomous, self-assured individuals who have faith in their abilities.
In the centre of Hemel Hempstead Old Town, George Street is a community primary school with one form entrance for students between the ages of three and eleven.
The oldest school in Hemel Hempstead, it began operations in November 1855.
The school has a nursery and seven regular classes.
Our PTA, Friends of George Street, also known as "F.O.G.S.S.," works hard to offer a variety of social and fundraising events for kids throughout the year.
Please schedule a visit if you are thinking about enrolling your child at George Street; I would be happy to show you around.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 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 | 69% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 104 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 47% 23 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 101 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 24% 28 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 52% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Street Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1