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Yorke Mead Primary School
- Primary
- Croxley Green WD3 3PX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New approaches to reading and mathematics teaching introduced.
Success of the Curriculum: Specialist skills in art, French, and music positively impact outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need system to track progress in non-English and mathematics subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' performance in 2016 and 2017 tests showed similar progress to pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support for less-able pupils and new texts for higher challenge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well and are respectful to adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pastoral support, health, and welfare are strengths of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are well-organized and fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teachers and support staff understand their role in keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely happy with the school, describing it as supportive and fun.
Parental Involvement: Parents endorse the school; majority responded positively on Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils in Years 3 and 5 learn to play a stringed instrument and an African drum.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor curriculum offers rich learning opportunities about local environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers link tasks to editing and improving their own writing, raising expectations in mathematics.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� higher expectations in maths improve pupils' confidence in challenging problems.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Work in partnership with 鈥楬erts for Learning鈥� to enhance lesson planning.
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Yorke Mead Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 428 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 appreciate your interest in Yorke Mead Primary School and are pleased to welcome you to our website. I'm hoping this website will help you understand our mission, goals, and values as well as how we plan to carry them out. Every child at Yorke Mead is appreciated, and all of our kids are taken care of and motivated to succeed. We are proud of everyone's accomplishments in school and the larger community. As a teacher and head teacher, I have always placed a high priority on helping children in the elementary school years develop their drive, confidence, and autonomous learning skills. These are the things that will provide kids the best chance for academic, interpersonal, and social success in life. At Yorke Mead, we also lay a strong emphasis on ensuring that our kids grow up to be healthy people. We place a great priority on helping children establish behaviours that allow them to grow and maintain physical and mental health. We place a strong emphasis on the holistic development of the child in all of our work. Our school's motto is bringing learning to life. We think it's crucial to prioritise attaining high standards in literacy and numeracy while also making sure the kids are exposed to a broad, varied, and rich curriculum. The students at Yorke Mead are eager to study. Children enjoy learning when activities are interesting, challenging, and exciting.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 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 | 74% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 61% 21 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 13 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 82% 15 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 10 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Yorke Mead Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
