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The Lea Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Harpenden AL5 4LE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improved quality of teaching in mathematics encourages pupils to explain their methods and reasoning.
Success of the Curriculum: Increased opportunities for writing creatively and better understanding of national expectations for writing.
Foundational Skills: Reading starts early; pupils develop accuracy and fluency quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum, tailored to pupil needs, extends beyond national requirements.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement noted in the report.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more chances to apply writing skills to other curriculum areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievement in writing is improving, better progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils are well supported with additional funding, leaders intervene appropriately.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show courtesy and respect, and are positive about learning experiences.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High standards achieved with full curriculum access.
Support for Falling Behind: 'Daily keep up鈥� sessions for pupils needing extra reading support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour with responsibility and emotional management.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leader for special educational needs ensures effective support for SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Immediate identification and access ensured through tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and poor behaviour 鈥榙oesn鈥檛 happen much', adults deal with it promptly if it does.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents believe pupils are safe, staff training is up-to-date, incidents are promptly referred to outside agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; school promotes a respectful environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School establishes strong safety practices with high attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly effusive about the school, valuing its community and togetherness.
Parental Involvement: Parents believe the school involves them well in their children's education and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Workshops help parents support reading at home, positive relationships built.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in workshops, contributing to pupil progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are effectively trained, including support for new teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Continued good progress in writing and mathematics due to improved teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure continued good quality of teaching throughout the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers skilled in addressing misconceptions immediately.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent monitoring leads to gap-free progression.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No teaching challenges highlighted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure excellent recall and progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Newer teachers are effectively supported, though more opportunities to apply skills in wider curriculum needed.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of clubs available, enhancing learning experiences.
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About Us
The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 236 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 93% 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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| 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 110 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 93% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 110 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 96% 24 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 20 | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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 | 72% 20 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 3% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
