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Wavendon Gate School
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Wavendon Gate School
- Primary
- Walton MK7 7HL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make learning to read a priority. Teachers follow a clearly structured programme of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have devised an ambitious curriculum. Most subjects outline important knowledge and skills well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In art, design, and computing, leaders have not outlined content in enough detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most children and pupils develop a good understanding of the different sounds that letters make.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and leaders use assessment information to plan effective support for pupils who need extra help, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' sensible behaviour helps to create a calm, purposeful, and happy atmosphere around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have created a culture of high expectations for all, including for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and teachers sort it out quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place great importance on keeping healthy, both physically and mentally.
Parent Feedback: The views of staff, parents, and pupils were gathered through discussions and Ofsted鈥檚 online surveys.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: An array of sporting clubs are offered, including trampolining, cross country, and tennis.
Outdoor Facilities: Breaktimes provide a range of activities to keep pupils active.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have developed a thorough programme of training and development to support staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment well in most subjects to check what pupils have remembered of the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers explain important concepts accurately and clearly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes staff do not adapt their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
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About Us
Wavendon Gate School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 414 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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I am pleased to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Wavendon Gate Primary School. Being the headteacher of this outstanding school makes me incredibly proud. Each and every student leaves us at the conclusion of Year 6 prepared to embrace the challenges that lie ahead thanks to the close collaboration of our children, families, staff, and governors. An ethos that is founded on virtues like politeness, respect, kindness, and honesty has been developed by the kids. At Wavendon Gate School, our standards for behaviour are extremely high. Visitors frequently remark on the peaceful environment and the well-behaved kids. In all subject areas, our curriculum aims to help kids develop the abilities they'll need in the future and grow into well-rounded individuals. As a school, we want kids to be happy and love studying even though we closely monitor students' progress and make sure everyone is aware of the next steps for learning. We also put a lot of effort into expanding the scope of our curriculum and providing a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and field trips. Children are encouraged to take ownership of their education and to build skills that will help them become better learners from the very beginning. Every child is valued at Wavendon Gate School for their unique abilities, characteristics, and worldviews. In order for each kid to thrive and succeed, we treat them as unique individuals and make sure to meet their requirements. We all take great pride in being a member of the Wavendon Gate School community, and we always welcome visitors to our campus to observe how we study.
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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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A-
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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 | 22.2 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 55% | 53.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.6% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above 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 | 105 2 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 89 | 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 | 66% 4 | 56.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 9.59% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 85 | 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 | 62% 2 | 52.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 7.98% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 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 | 64% | 50.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.29% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wavendon Gate School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1