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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
- Primary
- North Hertfordshire SG5 1NS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school ensures that pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and governors ensure an effective and interesting curriculum that deepens knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leadership in subjects other than English and mathematics needs to be strengthened.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is better than in writing; the majority are working at age-related expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular pupil-progress meetings and effective support ensure pupils do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, respectful, and polite with positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear processes for identifying pupils with SEND ensure they make good progress from their different starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective; bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand safety practices and feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, describing the school as caring and inclusive.
Parental Involvement: Parents can support homework via online guidance.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs and sports activities available, including after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Good outdoor facilities enhanced by the full-time sports coach.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective training and support help teachers improve practice, leading to good progress by pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations ensure staff receive necessary training and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in challenging poorly presented work.
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 267 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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We are a well-liked junior school with 262 students currently enrolled.
Create an inclusive school where teachers and students enjoy learning.
to cultivate a solid connection with parents, the neighbourhood, and other nearby schools.
Encourage access and opportunity equality in our school and the larger community.
REAch2 is a significant organisation that includes 58 Primary schools located all throughout England.
A regional model has been adopted to efficiently deliver high quality support to all REAch2 schools.
We collaborate closely with Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, our affiliated infants' school, to ensure a seamless transition between the two establishments.
We sincerely hope that you will find the knowledge on our website useful.
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We are a well-liked junior school with 262 students currently enrolled.
Create an inclusive school where teachers and students enjoy learning.
to cultivate a solid connection with parents, the neighbourhood, and other nearby schools.
Encourage access and opportunity equality in our school and the larger community.
REAch2 is a significant organisation that includes 58 Primary schools located all throughout England.
A regional model has been adopted to efficiently deliver high quality support to all REAch2 schools.
We collaborate closely with Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, our affiliated infants' school, to ensure a seamless transition between the two establishments.
We sincerely hope that you will find the knowledge on our website useful.
On request, paper copies of all the data on this website are available.
Please get in touch if you want to learn more.
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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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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 15.4 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 68% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.95% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 97 | 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 | 68% 5 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 2 | 11.98% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 73% 16 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 2 | 11.72% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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 | 57% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 11.43% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1