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Sauncey Wood Primary School
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Sauncey Wood Primary School
- Primary
- Harpenden AL5 5HL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Focused on phonics, mathematics, and grammar with professional development for teachers.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum adaptations have improved student engagement and attendance.
Success of the Curriculum: Wide and varied curriculum appreciated, well-equipped facilities noted.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils' writing, boys' progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised, new phonics curriculum adopted; inconsistent teaching due to staff training gaps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curricular knowledge not consistently defined; planning and assessment need refinement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-behaved, and enjoy attending school. Attendance has improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for SEND pupils with involvement from families and teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Boys lag behind in reading, writing, and mathematics compared to other pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused interventions and tracking of disadvantaged pupils are planned but too recent to show impact.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Complex ideas broken into steps; however, long-term retention not effectively assessed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Polite pupils, but inconsistent behaviour management affects learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Focused interventions and use of resources tailored to individual needs. Staff training in phonics has improved literacy outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-supported, with full involvement of families and teachers in decision-making.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and e-safety is promoted well. Pupils feel safe and know adults will help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with up-to-date staff training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, any concerns can be raised with staff. Safeguarding arrangements effective but recording needs improvement.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is prioritized, but inconsistency in recording actions taken.
Parent Feedback: Overwhelmingly positive, citing dedication and high standards from leadership.
Parental Involvement: Encourages parent involvement through initiatives like the 'reading caf茅'.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes story box projects and daily mile runs to improve physical and mental well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Installed an all-weather outdoor running track which is positively received.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel included and valued, with their views being considered.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development and focused interventions have begun to show positive impact.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular reviews and professional development have helped improve teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Ensuring consistency in challenging the most able pupils remains a focus area.
Teacher Engagement: Efforts to adopt reading strategies hampered by inconsistencies in staff training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching breaks down complex ideas, but assessment infrastructure needs enhancement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent leadership changes have led to staff feeling unsettled, workload increased.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High expectations not always met due to curriculum and assessment issues.
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About Us
Sauncey Wood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 193 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 112 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 55% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% 12 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 48% 2 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 12 | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 50% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sauncey Wood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1