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Marlpool Junior School
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Marlpool Junior School
- Primary
- Heanor and Loscoe DE75 7HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading. Strong love of reading across the school; teachers check pupils' reading skills carefully.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects lack consistent approaches in checking pupils' knowledge. Persistent absenteeism is high.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils' reading skills carefully and encourage frequent reading.
Support for Falling Behind: New phonics programme helps struggling pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, follow routines, and rarely disrupt learning. Attendance levels are improving but still high absenteeism.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt resources to support pupils with SEND, allowing them to learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and trust adults to handle it well. Strong culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is a strength; pupils learn to manage feelings and emotions.
Parent Feedback: Ofsted Parent View feedback used in decision-making. Positive text comments.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved through feedback systems, enhancing school-community relationship.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs, including film and sports clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-trained; staff ensure pupils develop subject-specific vocabulary.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' engagement improves pupils' writing and spelling.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff have received training in the new phonics programme, but this is being addressed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not sufficiently check and adapt lessons to help pupils learn as well as they could.
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About Us
Marlpool Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 100 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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 |
C
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 97 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 33% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.12% | 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 Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well 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 | 101 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 36% 2 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 9.76% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well 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 | 100 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 92 | 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 | 34% 9 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 9.52% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5 | Well 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 | 98 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 89 | 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 | 25% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.32% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marlpool Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1