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Holtsmere End Junior School
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Holtsmere End Junior School
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- Dacorum HP2 7JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have rightly developed plans to strengthen the teaching of phonics in Years 3 and 4 to improve reading and spelling further.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment has risen sharply from 2016 to above average in 2017, and pupils now make good progress in all subjects from their different starting points.
Areas Needing Improvement: Strengthen phonics teaching in Years 3 and 4 to improve reading and spelling further.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils did not do quite as well in mathematics as they did in writing; however, most groups are now making good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils are benefiting from good support and making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school and are polite and courteous to visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants provide very good support for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; all procedures are fit for purpose, and records are detailed and of high quality.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Workshops and up-to-date information are provided for parents, and there is rigorous vetting of staff and visitors.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the work of the school and the progress their children are making.
Parental Involvement: You work closely with parents to promote the safety and well-being of pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: An extensive range of enrichment opportunities through clubs and visits, including a residential visit for older pupils, is provided.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, with overwhelmingly positive responses to staff questionnaires.
Impact on Student Progress: Monitoring the impact of teaching on pupils' learning leads to good outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent monitoring and professional support have maintained effective management of teachers’ performance.
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About Us
Holtsmere End Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 234 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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Welcome to Holtsmere End Junior School's webpage. We are the current Head Boy and Head Girl and we would like to tell you about our school!. We cherish our time in our school. We are assisted to learn and encouraged to challenge ourselves and our achievements are noticed and rewarded. Every week we work at learning targets connected to the Five R's, Risk taking, being Resourceful, being Resilient, creating positive Relationships and taking time to Reflect. At Holtsmere End Juniors, every day is fun because we have an opportunity to study about dozens of different subjects. We enjoy the opportunity to work collaboratively with children in our class during engaging afternoon lessons. The teachers make sure we have trips and theme days which help to make our lessons exciting. This year we will be going on many exciting trips that will help us with our learning. We thoroughly enjoy our lunchtimes as we can choose from a wide variety of activities to play and enjoy, the food is delicious too! We even have two guinea pigs! . School's Aims: A centre of excellence, underpinned by British values, where children learn with enthusiasm and enjoyment. They enjoy an exciting and creative curriculum in a safe and caring environment and are challenged to achieve their full potential. School's Values: A whole school community, rooted in our shared aims and high expectations, working collaboratively to support pupils' intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, moral and cultural development to become responsible
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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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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 54% 3 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 103 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 57% 21 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 78% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holtsmere End Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1