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William Levick Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
William Levick Primary School
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William Levick Primary School
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- Dronfield S18 8YB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively, enabling pupils to read confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and balanced, responsive to needs and interests.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on early reading with effective phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and well-planned across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough teaching challenges the most able pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Check retention in foundation subjects consistently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils perform well in mathematics due to good assessment and challenging activities.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment informs precise interventions for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in an exemplary manner, showing care for each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Curriculum improvements evident in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind get necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and attitude towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership of pupils with special educational needs or disability is good, leading to good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Efficient safeguarding systems are in place; pupils feel safe and cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A school culture where safeguarding is everyone鈥檚 business.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective in providing a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on mental health and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly value the changes, with all surveyed recommending the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged in numerous ways to engage with their child's learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise nurturing and supportive staff.
Parental Involvement: Strong links with parents and community.
Extracurricular Activities: Vast range of after-school clubs and trips, with regular student consultations.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a variety of leadership and extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Staff make best possible use of outdoor facilities, though some are shabby.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and plan learning carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� performance is monitored effectively, improving classroom practices.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous process of quality assurance ensures effective teaching and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported and valued, enjoying their roles.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong impact on pupils' understanding and skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: None mentioned. No significant challenges highlighted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective teaching with room for improvement in foundational subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching staff need more strategic training for senior and subject leaders.
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About Us
William Levick Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 | 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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | - | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 71% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 60% 7 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 11 | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 67% 16 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 11 | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 107 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 83% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 William Levick Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1