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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
- Middle Deemed Primary
- North Hertfordshire SG6 2PT
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are adept at developing pupils' communication skills.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad curriculum is enriched by specialist teaching in outdoor learning, physical education, music and art.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils are not given enough opportunities to develop their writing in English lessons or in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Observations and scrutiny confirm that pupils are making sustained progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Improved assessment and marking procedures enable staff to target support towards those in need of additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding. Staff have high expectations, and teach pupils how to conduct themselves and look after each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides excellent care and support, giving pupils confidence and motivation to engage fully in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school manages bullying effectively; pupils say there is little bullying because everyone is friendly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils thrive in a safe, stimulating environment with exceptionally strong relationships between pupils and staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, noting tremendous progress and happiness in their children.
Parental Involvement: Staff liaise well with parents to ensure pupils' safety and well-being, and to keep them informed of the school's work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils thoroughly enjoy enrichment activities such as yoga, drama, and art clubs, which add significantly to their personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Limited outdoor facilities restrict children's free-flow between indoors and outside, hindering aspects of their learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work collaboratively and effectively. Routines are well established, and pupils' needs are known well.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching and intensive support from teaching assistants enable pupils to build on their prior learning and make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' monitoring of teaching is systematic, identifying strengths and weaknesses to inform training needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teaching assistants do too much for pupils, making them too dependent on their support.
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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 125 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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In the secure, exciting environment that is given for them, students flourish. The assistance and care given to students is first-rate.
This offers students the self-assurance and inspiration to promote positive relationships with faculty, form friendships, and participate completely in school life.
One of the most difficult decisions parents have to make is picking the correct educational path for their child.
In Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, Woolgrove School is a special needs academy for youngsters in the primary grades.
Children have their own special features, and the school understands the value of adapting instruction to a variety of learning styles.
We have high standards for all of our kids and work hard to help them to reach their full potential through excellent learning opportunities and strong standards of behaviour.
Self-assurance and independence, as well as the understanding that everyone has a responsibility to play as a member of the community, are of utmost importance.
At Woolgrove School, we firmly believe that every child can flourish in a setting where they feel appreciative for their uniqueness and accomplishments, challenged to do their best work, and comfortable in the knowing that they are being watched over and protected.
Recognizing the crucial role parents and carers play in their children's education, we believe it is critical to collaborate with them.
Our goal is to continuously improve our offerings while also forging closer ties with the mainstream elementary schools in the area.
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This offers students the self-assurance and inspiration to promote positive relationships with faculty, form friendships, and participate completely in school life.
One of the most difficult decisions parents have to make is picking the correct educational path for their child.
In Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, Woolgrove School is a special needs academy for youngsters in the primary grades.
Children have their own special features, and the school understands the value of adapting instruction to a variety of learning styles.
We have high standards for all of our kids and work hard to help them to reach their full potential through excellent learning opportunities and strong standards of behaviour.
Self-assurance and independence, as well as the understanding that everyone has a responsibility to play as a member of the community, are of utmost importance.
At Woolgrove School, we firmly believe that every child can flourish in a setting where they feel appreciative for their uniqueness and accomplishments, challenged to do their best work, and comfortable in the knowing that they are being watched over and protected.
Recognizing the crucial role parents and carers play in their children's education, we believe it is critical to collaborate with them.
Our goal is to continuously improve our offerings while also forging closer ties with the mainstream elementary schools in the area.
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 | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.9 | Well 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.1 | Well 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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1