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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
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- Harpenden AL5 2TP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In general, by the end of Year 6, pupils learn to read fluently. Pupils develop their confidence in their learning, such as their fluency in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have put in place a curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils at the school. In most areas of the curriculum, leaders identify what pupils should learn and when.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all staff who support pupils with their reading are confident in teaching phonics. Some younger pupils could be learning to read quicker.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop their confidence in their learning, such as their fluency in mathematics. By the end of Year 6, pupils learn to read fluently.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers revisit prior learning regularly, for example during 'buffer time'. This helps pupils remember what they learn.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm. In lessons there is a purposeful atmosphere. Pupils respond well to high expectations and clear routines set by leaders.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get effective support. Leaders and staff are knowledgeable about pupils鈥� needs and adapt activities to ensure access to the same curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare. If there are issues, pupils trust leaders to resolve them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding. Staff are well trained and know how to spot and record concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the 鈥榖alance鈥� between 鈥榯he nurturing environment鈥� and 鈥榝ostering a love of learning鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Leaders liaise well with parents to help them support their children鈥檚 reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can go to several clubs like mindfulness, street dancing, chess, and girls鈥� football.
Outdoor Facilities: Play at breaktimes is a lot of fun. The environment is safe and caring.
Teacher Engagement: Staff praise the collaborative culture and say their workload is considered helpfully.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment well and adapt lessons effectively, helping pupils to build confidence and knowledge over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment well and adapt what comes next, where needed, helping pupils remember what they learn.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers are less clear about what to teach in a few curriculum areas. Leaders must ensure all teachers are equally well-prepared.
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 147 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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St. Nicholas is a vibrant, successful and inclusive school with a friendly and supportive learning community. The school prides itself on the high standards we seek to achieve in all areas of the curriculum. We work hard to help all children achieve their potential within a happy, caring environment. Please do explore our website to gain an insight into the work and life of our school.
We hope you find our website informative and interesting, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have. Our website can only give you a flavour of what the school is like. If you want to sample the unique atmosphere at St. Nicholas, you can arrange a school tour.
Paper copies of information on this website can be supplied to parents/carers free of charge via the school office.
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We hope you find our website informative and interesting, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have. Our website can only give you a flavour of what the school is like. If you want to sample the unique atmosphere at St. Nicholas, you can arrange a school tour.
Paper copies of information on this website can be supplied to parents/carers free of charge via the school office.
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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-
|
C+
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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 | 21.6 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 109 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 79% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 110 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 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 | 91% 5 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 111 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 96% 5 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 91% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1