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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
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- Ashbourne DE6 1AS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a strength of the school. Pupils are highly engaged and enjoy learning about letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Lessons are typically engaging and exciting. Pupils say teachers make their learning enjoyable.
Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics and early reading is effective, starting from the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and inclusive curriculum; pupils produce high-quality work in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: On occasion, teachers do not give disadvantaged pupils work that is sufficiently matched to their ability.
Areas Needing Improvement: New curriculum areas show less secure learning; improvement plans are ongoing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain highly in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior leaders intervene quickly when a pupil falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct and behaviour are exemplary, and they work exceptionally well together.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour; pupils learn in focused environment and trust staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: The additional funds for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are used effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision is a strength; accurate identification and right support lead to good achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Parents, pupils, and staff unanimously agree that pupils are kept safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works effectively with external agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils have the help they need and are kept safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Warm relationships and strong routines ensure a culture of excellent behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers, pupils, and staff are unanimous in their view that pupils are kept safe at school.
Parental Involvement: There are regular 鈥榮tay and play鈥� sessions which allow effective communication between the staff and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending a wide range of extra-curricular activities available to them.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range including ukulele playing and geography fieldwork; participation in educational visits.
Outdoor Facilities: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor learning area was significantly reduced in size due to building work.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders regularly check on the quality of teaching and make any steps for improvement clear.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils are making good progress in mathematics and reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders routinely check on how pupils are getting on by analysing a wide range of evidence.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain new learning clearly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders' contribution to further improving the quality of teaching in their subject is limited.
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About Us
St Oswald's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 199 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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The Cornerstones Curriculum, which has themes, is used to teach history. Children are taught about important figures, occasions, and locations from both the recent and more ancient history. To conduct a thorough investigation into the past, they consult a variety of informational sources. To offer experiential and interesting learning experiences, a variety of tours, visits, and visitors are organised. For us, history is more than simply dates and facts; it's a challenge to students to become historical sleuths through engaging exploration of the past. Our students may compare and contrast, analyse why and how things have changed, learn about historical figures, and refine their research techniques by studying history. We urge them to have an open mind, be curious, start to comprehend cause and effect relationships. We want children to be able to compare their current way of life to historical lifestyles. We offer first-hand experiences by letting visitors handle authentic artefacts and take exciting tours.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | - | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 44% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.12% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 98 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 33% | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.76% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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 | - | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.52% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.32% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1