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Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
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Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Nottingham NG6 7DS
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have received training to ensure that they teach the scheme consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: The early years curriculum is ambitious and well-prepared.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always support pupils to achieve as well as they could.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and understand the traffic light system.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Not all teachers fully understand how to teach pupils well, leading to gaps in learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading receive extra support but still lack confidence and fluency.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inconsistency in how teachers adapt their teaching for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff know how to spot the signs of pupils who may be at risk of harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders act swiftly to get the right support for pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel their children are not set work that is sufficiently demanding.
Parental Involvement: Leaders encourage pupils to read more widely through various initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending clubs such as knitting, drama, board games, and gymnastics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff, including early career teachers, feel well supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers do not always use the most effective methods to teach pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to teach the curriculum well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not always use their checks on what pupils know and understand to inform next steps in learning.
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Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 155 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school provides a serene, safe, and joyful environment. Every child is distinct and individual. Every child is seen as valuable and is given the chance to flourish and reach their full potential. Everyone at the school should feel free to play and work without worrying about being bullied or disturbed. Every student must adhere to exceptionally high standards of behaviour and attitude, according to the head teacher and the entire team. Our "Statement of Shared Values" and the corresponding School Rules have input from every student. To deliver "Excellence for All" in a joyful, secure, and engaging learning environment. Maintain a warm, compassionate, and supportive atmosphere for the school and the larger community. Praise and encouragement are used as motivating factors to inspire perseverance in our endeavours. Strengthen the foundations for future success in learning, health, and the economy.
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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 |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 25.8 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.68% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 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 | 56% | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.13% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 95 | 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 | 56% 8 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.15% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 48% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.36% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Snape Wood Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1