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Manland Primary School
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Manland Primary School
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- Harpenden AL5 4QW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers follow agreed sequences of work well which help pupils to grow in understanding over time.
Success of the Curriculum: Senior leaders secure the commitment of staff to their vision and determine teaching expectations.
Foundational Skills: Reading forms the backbone of the curriculum. Phonics begins in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, well designed, and enriches pupils' understanding of the world.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not consider pupils鈥� starting points carefully enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading remains good; writing and mathematics progress improved from previous years.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers often set tasks which provide additional challenge for those who find the work easy or complete it quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and develop strong appreciation for treating others with care and respect. They look after each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve high standards across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and show positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities are very well cared for. Their needs are understood and met across the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure effective adaptations in lessons to support SEND pupils' learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Very rare instances of bullying are dealt with well by adults. Pupils feel safe and know how to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, pupils鈥� interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback, often through Ofsted鈥檚 Parent View, reflects satisfaction with the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents, especially for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
Parent Feedback: Parents express highly positive views about the care provided.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders have increased the range of sports on offer to pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders ensure a welcoming and stimulating environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range including sports, music, science, and baking.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and leaders respond positively to new initiatives and expectations set by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan and teach with confidence; gaps in knowledge closed quickly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders' impact and new ways of teaching are not yet consistently well used.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' understanding of teaching quality is not as secure in other subjects as in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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About Us
Manland Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 87% 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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 111 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 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 | 86% 7 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 2 | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 109 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 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 | 93% 13 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 80% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 Manland Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1