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Whitwell Primary School
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- Whitwell S80 4NR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff highly effective in teaching phonics. Pupils build strong reading skills from early age.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed suitably ambitious curriculums in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: School has not fully identified key knowledge for mixed-age classes in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils gain mathematical fluency and reasoning systematically. Strong reading skills from early age.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly address any errors or misunderstandings in pupil learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceedingly well with maturity and positivity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is a real strength. Staff adapt teaching to meet these pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and safe. They are well-supported to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff cherish and value each pupil. School includes PSHE curriculum addressing safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents express very positive views about the school.
Parental Involvement: Whitwell forms wonderful and positive relationships with pupils and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sporting, artistic, musical, and academic clubs available to pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have strong subject knowledge and like working at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff understand how pupils learn best, fostering excellent learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff adapt well to pupils' needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff ask searching questions to check understanding and correct errors promptly.
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Whitwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 258 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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'd like to extend a hearty welcome to you on behalf of the entire staff at our school. Whitwell Primary School is a typical-sized elementary school located in the Derbyshire village of Whitwell. From Reception to Year 6, we have about 265 students enrolled, in addition to a 52-seat nursery. We are a fully inclusive school where every child succeeds in a joyful, secure setting. a school where students enjoy studying while yet being challenged to do their best in class. We want everyone at Whitwell Primary School to be the best they can be in all areas and aspects of life both in and out of school and this underpins everything we do to ensure children get the very best out of their time with us. We view education as a partnership between the family and the school and encourage parental involvement in all facets of school life. The children are to be the BEST - Believe, Endeavor, Succeed Together is our motto. Our curriculum is designed to keep kids interested and motivated while also giving them the knowledge, skills, and morals they need to succeed and contribute positively to society. We provide a variety of after-school and extracurricular clubs as well as enrichment activities, including a breakfast club. We hope that browsing our website will be enjoyable for you and that it will give you a good sense of our school. Do not hesitate to get in touch with the school personally if you need more information. Parents are more than welcome to come to the school to inquire about applying for a spot for their child. We appreciate you taking the time to view our website; if you need any additional information, please get in touch with us at the school.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 56% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 101 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 49% | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 102 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 49% 6 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 5 | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 105 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 55% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1