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Grindleford Primary School
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Grindleford Primary School
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- Grindleford S32 2HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received training so that they can teach the school鈥檚 phonic scheme well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their lessons and remember what they have learned.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs to ensure that some subjects are planned and sequenced better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment is used well to check that pupils learn the curriculum. Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra phonic sessions help these children to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons. They know that, 鈥業t鈥檚 good to be green.鈥�
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure that pupils get the support they need to succeed.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are supportive of the school. One typical comment from a parent was, 鈥楢 lovely community school, where my child is well supported by staff.鈥�
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many opportunities to develop their talents. These include playing hand bells and the flute.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are knowledgeable and deliver lessons effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong. Staff are knowledgeable and deliver lessons effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is used well to check that pupils learn the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The leadership of some subjects is not fully developed.
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About Us
Grindleford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 53 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 86% 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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Children between the ages of 4 and 11 can receive a continuous, high-quality education at our school.
We strive to work in conjunction with parents from the moment a child enrols at Grindleford Primary in order to make every experience at school the best it can be.
I am aware that you desire the greatest possible education for your child, and that you want to locate a school where your child will thrive academically as well as emotionally.
Please use this chance to meet with me and see the school so that you can make a decision.
I would be pleased to meet with you one evening if you are unable to visit the school during the day.
The link on the main Information page also allows you to access our most recent Ofsted report.
Our school, in our opinion, is a wonderful family.
Hello and welcome to the online prospectus for the Grindleford School.
We hope you are thinking about enrolling your kid in our school.
Every time the Governors visit the school, we are struck by the diligent, collected, and joyful environment we observe.
The Ofsted inspector made comments regarding these issues.
The students themselves, who are quoted extensively in this prospectus, are, in my opinion, the best testimonials for the institution.
If you have any more questions after reading the information, don't hesitate to ask the headteacher or arrange a school visit.
I really feel that everyone associated with the institution has an exciting future.
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We strive to work in conjunction with parents from the moment a child enrols at Grindleford Primary in order to make every experience at school the best it can be.
I am aware that you desire the greatest possible education for your child, and that you want to locate a school where your child will thrive academically as well as emotionally.
Please use this chance to meet with me and see the school so that you can make a decision.
I would be pleased to meet with you one evening if you are unable to visit the school during the day.
The link on the main Information page also allows you to access our most recent Ofsted report.
Our school, in our opinion, is a wonderful family.
Hello and welcome to the online prospectus for the Grindleford School.
We hope you are thinking about enrolling your kid in our school.
Every time the Governors visit the school, we are struck by the diligent, collected, and joyful environment we observe.
The Ofsted inspector made comments regarding these issues.
The students themselves, who are quoted extensively in this prospectus, are, in my opinion, the best testimonials for the institution.
If you have any more questions after reading the information, don't hesitate to ask the headteacher or arrange a school visit.
I really feel that everyone associated with the institution has an exciting future.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 109 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 94 | 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 | 86% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.12% | 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 | 6.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 5 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 29% 29 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.76% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 102 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 58% 1 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.52% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 57% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.32% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grindleford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1