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Valley Road School
- Primary
- Henley-on-Thames RG9 1RR
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching of reading, writing and mathematical skills gives children a secure foundation.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development well.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is required to increase the proportion of outstanding teaching and accelerate progress of more able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment at the end of Year 6 has been significantly above average for the past four years.
Support for Falling Behind: Small learning groups and skilled teaching assistants ensure quick closure of learning gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is considerate, respectful, and courteous, contributing positively to the school ethos.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make similar progress to their peers due to consistent staff support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Assemblies ensure pupils have a good awareness of different types of bullying and know what to do if they encounter it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe with a good understanding of actions to take against bullying.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� planning enthuses pupils so that they want to learn and engage positively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching strategies match most pupils鈥� needs effectively allowing good progress in all aspects of the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On rare occasions, work provided for more-able pupils is not sufficiently challenging.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective use of questioning by teachers deepens understanding, though there are inconsistencies in expectations.
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Valley Road School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 171 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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 school underwent a thorough OFSTED inspection in January 2017.
We are happy to offer the summary of their findings below.
Since the previous inspection, the leadership group has kept the school's educational programme at a high standard.
As headteacher, you have inspired the school's faculty and the neighbourhood to support your goal of providing the greatest education possible for the school's students.
You and other school administrators have successfully created a leadership structure that emphasises cooperation and shared responsibility.
You ensure that students enjoy learning in a warm, safe environment that places a priority on helping students develop their interpersonal skills.
Students work hard, feel self-assured, and appreciate the excellent learning possibilities offered because they are proud of their school.
The report is available online at www.ofsted.gov.uk or in the Documents area of this website if you'd like to read it in its entirety.
By visiting the DFE website by clicking here, you can also see the tables outlining school achievement and development.
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The school underwent a thorough OFSTED inspection in January 2017.
We are happy to offer the summary of their findings below.
Since the previous inspection, the leadership group has kept the school's educational programme at a high standard.
As headteacher, you have inspired the school's faculty and the neighbourhood to support your goal of providing the greatest education possible for the school's students.
You and other school administrators have successfully created a leadership structure that emphasises cooperation and shared responsibility.
You ensure that students enjoy learning in a warm, safe environment that places a priority on helping students develop their interpersonal skills.
Students work hard, feel self-assured, and appreciate the excellent learning possibilities offered because they are proud of their school.
The report is available online at www.ofsted.gov.uk or in the Documents area of this website if you'd like to read it in its entirety.
By visiting the DFE website by clicking here, you can also see the tables outlining school achievement and development.
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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
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 72% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 67% 2 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 10.7% | 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 | 1.9 | Above 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 | 105 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 69% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 2 | 10% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 69% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.89% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Valley Road School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
