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Whitecotes Primary School
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Whitecotes Primary School
- Primary
- Chesterfield S40 3HJ
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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: Pupils practise sounds they know daily and get help if they fall behind in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides an ambitious curriculum that gives pupils the knowledge and skills they need to be successful.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes make unsuitable pedagogical choices, leaving pupils unsure about their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who fall behind with their reading get the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils conduct themselves well and are typically polite and respectful, but some pupils get distracted too easily.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get a good deal; their needs are identified precisely, and appropriate strategies are used to help them follow the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to stay physically fit and active, know how to keep themselves safe, and appreciate opportunities to develop their talents and discover new interests.
Parent Feedback: Parents comment that their children flourish in this setting.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers know that staff go the extra mile to make sure that pupils feel valued and happy.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils love taking part in trips such as visiting the Derwent Valley reservoirs when studying the Second World War.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the early years love playing together, particularly in the well-resourced outdoor environment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share a strong team spirit and work closely to support each other.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors considered the responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire and the results of Ofsted鈥檚 staff survey.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes are not clear enough about exactly what they want pupils to learn and remember.
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About Us
Whitecotes Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 131 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.3 | 16.2 | 27.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 98 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 95 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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.
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.
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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 | 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitecotes Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1