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Hazeldene School
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- Bedford MK41 9AT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils typically make good progress in mathematics and reading due to effective teaching and training. Teachers use thorough subject knowledge to teach effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is designed well and serves pupils effectively in many subjects.
Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on reading, maths, phonics; effective, but early writing needs more support
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is high-quality, well-refined, and mostly successful in meeting learning goals
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need better training in geography and history; subject leaders need a clearer grasp of curriculum impact.
Areas Needing Improvement: Extra practice needed for younger pupils to improve handwriting fluency
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students make good progress, particularly in mathematics and English.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-judged support helps pupils with SEND make good progress. Disadvantaged pupils are catching up through additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, orderly, and behave well. Adults provide patient and effective support when needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve expected standards; some excel beyond expectations
Support for Falling Behind: Effective identification and support systems are in place for struggling students
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive and enthusiastic, fostering a calm and respectful environment
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is well led, ensuring they have opportunities to succeed both socially and academically.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-supported through skilled teaching adaptations and meeting individual targets
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, understand what bullying is, and say it鈥檚 rare; adults deal with it quickly when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Highest priority on safeguarding with effective systems in place; pupils well trained in judging risks, including online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safety is paramount; pupils know where to seek help
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective strategies ensure welfare; pupils feel secure and cared for
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and feel well-informed about their children鈥檚 progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents included in their children鈥檚 education; most receive valuable information and would recommend the school.
Parent Feedback: Strong parental support and involvement; positive feedback noted
Parental Involvement: High engagement with the school community and activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are provided with appropriate support and guidance; impact evident in good progress made by students.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective training improves teaching quality in mathematics and English, resulting in good student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders carefully check the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment over time.
Teacher Engagement: High engagement achieved through regular training and clear curriculum guidelines
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact; teachers help maintain high achievement levels
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff praised for skill and dedication
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent high quality; effective use of subject knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few subject leaders do not yet have a precise understanding of curriculum changes鈥� impact.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich enrichment activities available, supporting development
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About Us
Hazeldene School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 430 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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Our Nursery has been opened since September 2014 and are an integral part of Hazeldene School providing outstanding care for 3 and 4 years olds. Children can choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, which encourages them to use their imaginations and encourages exploration. To provide a smooth transition between life at the nursery and at home, our knowledgeable and welcoming team works closely with the kids and parents. We provide high-quality care, and we treat each kid as an individual so they can feel comfortable and secure.
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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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C+
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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 | 26.1 | - | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 72% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 2.33% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 88 | 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 | 69% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 4.75% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | - | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 46 | 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 | - | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.41% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 59 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 58 | 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 | - | 29.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.83% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hazeldene School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1