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Woolenwick Junior School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school provides intensive support to ensure pupils are fluent and confident readers. Well-trained adults are swift to spot and rectify when pupils struggle.
Success of the Curriculum: Since the previous inspection, the school has put in place a fully developed curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Feedback to pupils about how to improve their work is not always precise enough. Some staff do not deliver elements of the curriculum as confidently and competently as others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results in national tests are improving. The school ensures pupils catch up quickly when they find something tricky to learn.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils get additional help and well-trained adults support them effectively when they need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils know the school rules and generally play happily together at breaktimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know pupils' needs and use advice of external specialists to support pupils with SEND. The curriculum is appropriately adapted for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to advise them with any concerns they have and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know the latest updates on how to stay safe, including online. Pupils are also taught about healthy living and mental well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents and pupils appreciate the variety of clubs on offer. Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils appreciate the variety of clubs on offer. There is a high take up of clubs and wider opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take up leadership positions, stand for the pupil parliament or serve as house captains, and participate in many clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are very positive about working at this school and welcome the updates to the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: The school regularly checks if pupils remember what has been taught, and teachers swiftly fill gaps in pupils' knowledge where these checks are used well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide staff with clear guidance about effective teaching methods, which has a positive impact on pupils' learning and achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not deliver elements of the curriculum as confidently and competently as others.
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About Us
Woolenwick Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 234 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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 express a happy welcome on behalf of the Woolenwick Junior School's staff, governors, parents, and students.
The children are the centre of everything we do at Woolenwick Junior School, a charming two-form entry school with a caring and supportive family culture.
We as a school are dedicated to provide top-notch learning experiences, both inside the classroom and outside it.
We are all extremely proud of our school and its outstanding group of committed teachers, support staff, volunteers, and students.
Since principles are at the core of all we do and learning penetrates everything we do, when students graduate from our school at the end of year six, we expect them to have made a positive impact on society and the globe.
Our school's three main words鈥擱esilient, Respectful, and Achieving鈥攅ncapsulate how we want our kids to grow up and become the kind of people who will serve as role models for the next generation.
You may see how incredibly proud they are of their accomplishments in all subject areas and at home by taking a stroll through the school.
I look forward to welcoming you to Woolenwick Junior School soon.
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The children are the centre of everything we do at Woolenwick Junior School, a charming two-form entry school with a caring and supportive family culture.
We as a school are dedicated to provide top-notch learning experiences, both inside the classroom and outside it.
We are all extremely proud of our school and its outstanding group of committed teachers, support staff, volunteers, and students.
Since principles are at the core of all we do and learning penetrates everything we do, when students graduate from our school at the end of year six, we expect them to have made a positive impact on society and the globe.
Our school's three main words鈥擱esilient, Respectful, and Achieving鈥攅ncapsulate how we want our kids to grow up and become the kind of people who will serve as role models for the next generation.
You may see how incredibly proud they are of their accomplishments in all subject areas and at home by taking a stroll through the school.
I look forward to welcoming you to Woolenwick Junior School soon.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 57% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 44% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 101 1 | 94 | 94 |
| 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 | 44% 9 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 53% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below 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 - 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolenwick Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
