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Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Little Gaddesden HP4 1NX
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers effectively teach essential skills, including phonics, through a clear and structured programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides exciting activities and promotes high achievement and strong personal development for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Extend the sharing of leadership and outstanding teaching skills with other schools.
Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are prioritized with effective teaching, though more practice is needed.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with subjects like history well-structured for deep understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need stronger subject knowledge for some areas to fully support all pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment by the end of Year 6 is well above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make rapid progress because of high-quality teaching and well-chosen support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is often impeccable in lessons, in assembly, and around the school. Attendance is above average.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well with a focus on reading fluency and confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate and effective support put in place for pupils lagging behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm atmosphere with motivated, independent and polite pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality teaching and well-chosen guidance and support from teaching assistants ensure rapid progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations and subtle lesson adaptations help SEND pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly effective procedures ensure that pupils feel extremely safe and very well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear and robust procedures ensure that pupils are safe and protected.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils take leadership roles and understand safety measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very pleased with the care and education provided for their children.
Parental Involvement: The school has established effective partnerships with parents and the community.
Parent Feedback: Positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View influences inspection decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting activities, including clubs and visits, enhance pupils鈥� learning and experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides outdoor sporting activities such as fencing, football, hockey, street dance, and tag rugby.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs before and after-school energizes and improves punctuality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers inspire and motivate the pupils through their enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching is a key factor contributing to pupils鈥� outstanding progress and well-above-average standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is regularly checked by the headteacher, subject leaders, and external consultants.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers passionate about reading, high-quality texts chosen.
Impact on Student Progress: Confident, fluent readers; effective phonics teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack full subject expertise, needing development.
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About Us
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 100 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 88% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school, which was established in 1858 on the basis of Christian teachings[1], enables kids to reach their full potential. [2] Children are respected as unique individuals, both for their efforts and their accomplishments.
The "Golden Rules," which are founded on Christian principles,[3] provide a reliable moral compass.
Our school's life revolves around our acts of collective worship, which are intended to foster Christian knowledge and spirituality.
The kids' week is made better by this.
Teachers and guests lead other forms of Collective Worship for the entire school.
Harvest, Christmas, and Easter services are held in the church by the school.
Additionally, at the conclusion of the summer term, a Year 6 Leavers' Service is held there.
Classes have recently participated in special services in other churches in our diocese by travelling there, such as Harvest at St. Albans Abbey or Christmas at Sunnyside Church in Berkhamsted.
We are proud of how much our kids want to support their friends and the larger community.
As a school, we occasionally donate money to regional, international, and local charity.
In addition, the older kids feel comfortable organising their own fundraising events for causes close to their hearts.
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The "Golden Rules," which are founded on Christian principles,[3] provide a reliable moral compass.
Our school's life revolves around our acts of collective worship, which are intended to foster Christian knowledge and spirituality.
The kids' week is made better by this.
Teachers and guests lead other forms of Collective Worship for the entire school.
Harvest, Christmas, and Easter services are held in the church by the school.
Additionally, at the conclusion of the summer term, a Year 6 Leavers' Service is held there.
Classes have recently participated in special services in other churches in our diocese by travelling there, such as Harvest at St. Albans Abbey or Christmas at Sunnyside Church in Berkhamsted.
We are proud of how much our kids want to support their friends and the larger community.
As a school, we occasionally donate money to regional, international, and local charity.
In addition, the older kids feel comfortable organising their own fundraising events for causes close to their hearts.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 12.5 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 107 | 113 |
| 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 | 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 | 88% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 109 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 114 5 | 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 | 94% 2 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 16 | 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 | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 108 1 | 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 | 92% 1 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 12 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 93% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 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 Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1