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Lanchester Community Free School
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Lanchester Community Free School
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- Watford WD17 3HD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good. Teachers generally plan activities that are well-suited to pupils鈥� next steps in their learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a creative and engaging curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching of writing in key stage 1 needs improvement; standard of writing varies across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils identified as needing extra help receive it; accurate identification of pupils鈥� needs and effective support means these pupils make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good. They are friendly, well-mannered, and keen to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo provides high-quality training and support for staff. Regular reviews of pupils鈥� progress ensure effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding which places pupils at the heart of the school鈥檚 work. Bullying is rare and quickly sorted out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff show great care for children; safeguarding procedures are thorough and effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school; they agree that their children receive a good standard of education and are well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities: The variety of after-school clubs enhances pupils' sporting and linguistic development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated and supported through performance management, coaching, and high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused staff training and clear routines ensure most pupils make good progress in key subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Governors do not yet challenge sufficiently in relation to teaching quality beyond English and mathematics.
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About Us
Lanchester Community Free School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 363 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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Since April 2018, I have served as Principal at Lanchester CFS, and I am happy to welcome you to our website. We hope that this encounter with the school will be the first of many with you. We are a brand-new primary school servicing Central/West Watford, a flourishing neighbourhood. The school was established in 2014 and continues to expand. We are housed in a stunning and distinctive listed structure that is a well-known landmark in the heart of the town. We are very close to many interesting and useful local features and amenities, such as the Watford Central Library, Cassiobury Park, West Herts College and the Watford Central Sports Centre, run by Everyone Active. We are fortunate to be able to take advantage of all of these chances to improve our kids' academic progress. The staff at Lanchester and I share a common commitment and passion for the life chances of our children. We work hard to make sure that all children succeed and thrive - and, most importantly, that they develop a love for learning. The children are unquestionably the gems in our crown and a joy to work with. We are supported by an active PTA and Governing Body (with several parent members) and the Trust itself is tremendously supportive. This is a beautiful school that is always developing and getting better. All pupils in this area of Watford should choose to attend one of our schools. I'm eager to introduce myself to you and show you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.1 | 31.5 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 101 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 102 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 47% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 | 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lanchester Community Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1