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Herbert Strutt Primary School
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Herbert Strutt Primary School
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- Belper DE56 1SH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Introduced a new approach to the teaching of mathematics, enhancing understanding and confidence in pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Significant increase in the proportion of pupils attaining at the expected standard, especially in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent standards in handwriting and presentation across all year groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improved, especially in Key Stage 1 and Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support precisely targeted to the needs of disadvantaged pupils, who are making accelerated progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils view their learning as 'fun' and 'interesting,' showing enthusiasm and good attitudes towards their studies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Regular teaching about safety; bullying is understood but rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding systems, tenacious support for vulnerable pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Parents are strongly supportive and praise the 'excellent' efforts of the staff in supporting both pupils and parents.
Parental Involvement: Staff work seamlessly with parents, ensuring frequent home-school communication and involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of well-planned indoor and outdoor activities promoting physical, social, and emotional development.
Outdoor Facilities: Attractive and well-resourced, providing a stimulating environment for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are engaged through regular monitoring and professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and effective teaching methods contribute to pupils' significant progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle and subject leaders involved in regular monitoring ensure high teaching standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to maintain consistent expectations for work presentation across all year groups.
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About Us
Herbert Strutt Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 184 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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It is a friendly, secure neighbourhood where everyone is valued and welcomed.
In a safe and secure atmosphere, it is our goal at Herbert Strutt to make sure that all children are happy and challenged, like learning, and appreciate their accomplishments.
All of our kids are subject to rigorous standards for learning and behaviour, which are reinforced through the implementation of a Gold, Silver, and Bronze badge system.
All of our kids, parents, governors, and staff are held to high standards for behaviour and learning.
In addition to these, the kids have also established class regulations.
We ask for your assistance in helping us uphold our high standards of behaviour by training your kid to comprehend and abide by the school's policies.
Our goal is to provide a curriculum that gives every student the chance to realise their full potential. Staff members are adept at including students in the creation of learning challenges for each topic and hold all of their students to high standards.
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It is a friendly, secure neighbourhood where everyone is valued and welcomed.
In a safe and secure atmosphere, it is our goal at Herbert Strutt to make sure that all children are happy and challenged, like learning, and appreciate their accomplishments.
All of our kids are subject to rigorous standards for learning and behaviour, which are reinforced through the implementation of a Gold, Silver, and Bronze badge system.
All of our kids, parents, governors, and staff are held to high standards for behaviour and learning.
In addition to these, the kids have also established class regulations.
We ask for your assistance in helping us uphold our high standards of behaviour by training your kid to comprehend and abide by the school's policies.
Our goal is to provide a curriculum that gives every student the chance to realise their full potential. Staff members are adept at including students in the creation of learning challenges for each topic and hold all of their students to high standards.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 45% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 102 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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 | 60% 6 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 100 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 54% 8 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 62% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Herbert Strutt Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1