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Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
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Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Nottingham NG3 2LE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is characterized by high expectations and good subject knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are keen to ensure a wide range of learning activities. Pupils are positive about their experiences, especially in sport, art, and music.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always expect enough of pupils across all subjects, including science and history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most teaching is now characterized by high expectations; progress in writing and mathematics is good.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support, coaching, and training plans have been put in place to secure necessary improvements in teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good both in class and around school, showing pride in their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Successful strategies in English and mathematics diminish differences between groups of pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, detailed records, and prompt action on concerns ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Activities like visits from local police help pupils learn about dangers outside school, including online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, especially leadership. The vast majority would recommend the school to other families.
Parental Involvement: Strong relationships and links with the local community enhance pupils' social and physical development.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities to develop skills through extracurricular clubs in sport, art, and music.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has strong partnerships with local business and sports teams, enhancing outdoor activity opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Professional development is appreciated by staff and used effectively to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations, precise questioning, and good subject knowledge characterize most teaching, leading to improved student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: An effective system supports teachers to continue improving their teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching that needs to improve further has been identified, with effective support, coaching, and training plans put in place.
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About Us
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 448 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 22.6 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 104 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 | 103 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 76% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.68% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 107 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% 5 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.13% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 107 6 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 95 | 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 | 76% 29 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.15% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 | 101 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 96 | 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 | 47% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.36% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
