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Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
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Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Ashfield NG17 4JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has recently introduced a new phonics programme which is well planned and sequenced.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and sequenced across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils cannot recall what they have been taught well enough in certain subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are not keeping up are quickly identified and given extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and treat each other respectfully. Bullying is rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils are not yet reading as fluently as they should.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well but targets need to be updated more regularly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and the school ensures safeguarding is the highest priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team provides a wide range of help and support for pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents praise the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including dodgeball, judo, and eco club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning fun and bring it to life. Most staff are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help students improve through innovative methods like ‘echo reading’ and ‘choral reading’.
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Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 359 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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've worked at the school since 2006, so I am quite connected with it and have played a major part in both its history and present success. However, I want more!
I have a complete commitment to the school and will do all it takes to provide your kids with the greatest possible education.
Since you are the most significant person in your child's life, it is crucial that we cooperate to ensure that your child receives the finest education possible.
I hope that as many of you will participate as much as you can in the life of the school because it is crucial that we work together to ensure that OUR school fulfils the needs of OUR community and OUR young people.
In the upcoming years, I'm looking forward to a positive and fruitful partnership with the entire school community. I have faith that we will collaborate effectively to give the students at Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School the greatest educational possibilities imaginable.
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I've worked at the school since 2006, so I am quite connected with it and have played a major part in both its history and present success. However, I want more!
I have a complete commitment to the school and will do all it takes to provide your kids with the greatest possible education.
Since you are the most significant person in your child's life, it is crucial that we cooperate to ensure that your child receives the finest education possible.
I hope that as many of you will participate as much as you can in the life of the school because it is crucial that we work together to ensure that OUR school fulfils the needs of OUR community and OUR young people.
In the upcoming years, I'm looking forward to a positive and fruitful partnership with the entire school community. I have faith that we will collaborate effectively to give the students at Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School the greatest educational possibilities imaginable.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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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 | 24 | - | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 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 | 56% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.55% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 85% 4 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 2 | 9.93% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 110 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 81% 16 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 2 | 8.66% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 111 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 97% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.83% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.6 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1