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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Stevenage SG2 0PZ
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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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Success of the Curriculum: In early years, a well-planned curriculum builds on what children already know.
Foundational Skills: Leaders have recently introduced a new approach to the teaching of phonics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching and assessing is inconsistent; gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils finding reading hard receive the support they need to develop confidence and fluency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils around the school and in lessons is good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 2 reading curriculum not coherently sequenced, leading to quality variations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support with guidance and training for staff; however, same curriculum deficiencies affect SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and quickly dealt with by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand safeguarding systems and use them consistently.
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Extracurricular Activities: All pupils learn to play the violin; trips and visitors further enrich curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge due to inconsistent teaching and assessment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan lessons without effectively assessing what pupils already know.
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About Us
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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| 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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 33% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below 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 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 72% 27 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 45% 16 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 61% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
