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Margaret Wix Primary School
Margaret Wix Primary School
- Primary
- St Albans AL3 6EL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Activities planned by teachers interest and motivate pupils to learn.
Success of the Curriculum: A balanced curriculum covers a full range of academic and creative subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in phonics teaching in Key Stage 1 have resulted in slower progress in reading, writing, and spelling.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress, with above-average attainment in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind are quickly identified and provided with needed support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, happy, and proud of their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying occurs occasionally, but staff deal with it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well-looked-after; safeguarding procedures are robust.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school is well-led and managed.
Parental Involvement: Regular workshops and 'sharing' assemblies help parents engage with their children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of non-sporting clubs like gardening, art, cooking, drama, cheerleading, and choir.
Outdoor Facilities: The range of outdoor play equipment provides good opportunities for children.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are united and motivated under effective headteacher leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and assessment improvements contribute to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring ensures quality teaching and learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent phonics teaching in the past needed addressing.
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Margaret Wix Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 132 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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Margaret Wix Primary School is a successful, vibrant school - a school where children come first. We have a highly motivated, resourceful, and committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child, inspiring their creativity and brilliance in everything they do. Our school has a special feel - each child is valued as an individual and we pride ourselves on knowing all of our pupils very well - considering their happiness and well-being with every decision we make and ensuring they meet their potential. We work closely with Happy Crew - a private nursery setting on our extensive school grounds - to offer birth to eleven childcare and education.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 56% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% 13 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 50% 5 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 45% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 22nd Oct 2023 - 28th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 24th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 14th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 2nd Jun 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 20th Jul 2024 - 1st Sep 2024 |
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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Margaret Wix Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
