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Eileen Wade Primary School
- Primary
- Dean and Shelton PE28 0ND
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Adults teach phonics and reading effectively, and Mathematics is taught well
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have organized learning carefully across the curriculum
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum plans in foundation subjects need better development
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children in Reception Year start learning about reading and phonics from the very start
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who start to fall behind with reading quickly get extra help
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and bullying is dealt with effectively
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt learning so that pupils with SEND get the help they need
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying hardly ever happens, and staff deal with it well
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained to recognize signs of harm and act swiftly
Parent Feedback: Parents generally provide positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved via breakfast and after-school clubs managed by the school
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of clubs, activities, and visiting speakers
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled in breaking down learning into smaller steps
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' checks on learning help students remember important knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff workload and well-being are considered by leaders
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adjust their plans based on checks on learning
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About Us
Eileen Wade Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 76 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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Thank you for your interest in Eileen Wade Primary School, and please accept a warm welcome. With little over 70 students, Eileen Wade Primary School is a small rural village school in Upper Dean, North Bedfordshire. The school is oversubscribed and has a positive reputation in the neighbourhood. Our school and the role it plays in helping the community make us incredibly proud. We work hard to create our school a fun and secure environment where all kids can learn, grow, and develop to their full potential. We place great emphasis on academic excellence and in the development of the whole child so that they are prepared to take their next steps with an understanding of the world in which they live. We think that one of the reasons our school is so successful is the calibre of the interactions between the faculty, students, and families. These solid bonds are what guarantee that our kids develop to their greatest potential. We hope you'll find our website to be both helpful and interesting. There is no better way to completely understand school life than to visit, so please call the school office to schedule a visit. We are eager to get to know you and your kid and to welcome you into our school community.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 33% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 2.33% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | 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 | 107 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 88 | 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 | 75% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 4.75% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | - | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 46 | 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 | - | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.41% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eileen Wade Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1