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Oakthorpe Primary School
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Oakthorpe Primary School
- Primary
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe DE12 7RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make sure that phonics is taught well and pupils gain the knowledge needed for demanding work.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well, with planned curriculums in mathematics and reading ensuring progression.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that all subjects have detailed plans like history and physical education.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and most read fluently and with understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is provided so that pupils who find reading difficult can catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect each other, and trust adults to listen to them and keep them safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly identify pupils with SEND and put effective support in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens and adults are quick to resolve any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff give the highest priority to pupils鈥� welfare and provide regular safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate staff鈥檚 commitment to go the extra mile.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through activities and feedback mechanisms like Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in many activities, including sports and public performances.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive support and training, appreciating leaders' care about their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils build knowledge year by year, significantly aiding their progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders help improve teaching across various subjects like history and PE.
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About Us
Oakthorpe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 90 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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We are a tiny, amiable, and compassionate school affiliated with the Oval Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust located in the Swadlincote village of Oakthorpe.
We have about 90 wonderful kids who are well-mannered, considerate, and work incredibly hard!
Together, the entire committed staff team and the helpful parents make our school a fantastic environment to study while having a lot of fun.
Click on this link to learn more about our "Vision, Values, and Aims."
We are really fortunate to have beautiful grounds with a nature pond, a wildlife woods, and a sizable playing field.
Even though our postcode is Derbyshire, our school is in Leicestershire.
We were incredibly honoured to receive two Gold awards in July 2018 for our efforts to support everyone's welfare throughout the school.
For all of our efforts to improve children's wellness, we were one of only five schools in the nation to receive a Gold award from the Carnegie Centre for Mental Health in Schools.
For all of our efforts to grow sports in the school, we also got a gold award from the School Games.
We have a useful school council that speaks for the opinions of Oakthorpe students.
Oakthorpe values the opinions of its students, and in March 2015, the school was named a regional finalist for the DFE Character Awards.
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We have about 90 wonderful kids who are well-mannered, considerate, and work incredibly hard!
Together, the entire committed staff team and the helpful parents make our school a fantastic environment to study while having a lot of fun.
Click on this link to learn more about our "Vision, Values, and Aims."
We are really fortunate to have beautiful grounds with a nature pond, a wildlife woods, and a sizable playing field.
Even though our postcode is Derbyshire, our school is in Leicestershire.
We were incredibly honoured to receive two Gold awards in July 2018 for our efforts to support everyone's welfare throughout the school.
For all of our efforts to improve children's wellness, we were one of only five schools in the nation to receive a Gold award from the Carnegie Centre for Mental Health in Schools.
For all of our efforts to grow sports in the school, we also got a gold award from the School Games.
We have a useful school council that speaks for the opinions of Oakthorpe students.
Oakthorpe values the opinions of its students, and in March 2015, the school was named a regional finalist for the DFE Character Awards.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 21.7 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.1% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 105 4 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 7 | 99 | 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 | 80% 38 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.73% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 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 | 42% | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.63% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakthorpe Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1