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Nascot Wood Junior School
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- Watford WD17 4YS
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with a strong focus on comprehension and discussion skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly across a broad range of subjects, supported by well-planned lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement were specifically highlighted in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are enthusiastic and achieve highly across subjects including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are quick at identifying pupils needing extra support, ensuring they catch up swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they are polite, courteous and well mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies SEND pupils quickly, making effective adaptations for inclusivity.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff create a respectful environment, and pupils feel safe approaching adults for help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand right from wrong and are culturally aware. Staff model respectfulness.
Parent Feedback: 99 responses to Ofsted Parent View indicate positive feedback from parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents work closely with the school, especially for SEND support, fostering a collaborative environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in numerous enriching activities like the school orchestra and inter-school sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers skillfully question pupils to identify and fill knowledge gaps quickly.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils achieve great things due to staff鈥檚 universal drive to get things right.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' planning and questioning are effective, leading to high pupil achievement.
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About Us
Nascot Wood Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 240 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 92% 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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We hope you will find the wealth of information on this website beneficial. Please use the sitemap button at the bottom of this page to help you find this information. All students can attain the greatest levels possible in our school's high-achieving, multicultural learning environment. We take pleasure in our professionalism in preparing kids for future expectations and inspiring them to want to make a difference in society. We provide a comprehensive, balanced curriculum that is adapted to the needs of our students in order to build and cultivate a desire for lifelong learning. We are a community that encourages kids to take chances with their education by offering a secure setting where failures are seen as opportunities for growth. In class, students make every effort to create a respectful environment where everyone may learn and grow. We cherish our collaboration with parents and other key players, and we really hope that you will find our website to be helpful. To review and improve future information, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please read the annual report to parents from the headteacher located under the tab to the right.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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D+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 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 | 111 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 92% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 113 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 4 | 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 | 98% 10 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 45% 22 | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | 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 | 109 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 88% 2 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 15 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 109 | 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 | 90% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nascot Wood Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
