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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised areas of the curriculum that they feel will support pupils most effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn about things that excite and motivate them. They can talk articulately about things they have learned.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further staff training is required to make sure that the curriculum is fully connected from early years foundation stage to Year 6.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular checks ensure that pupils are on track with their reading. Pupils enjoy learning new things.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil who may be at risk of falling behind receives the support they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They work in a calm, positive atmosphere and are learning how to be increasingly independent.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is adapted well to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare. If bullying does occur, they know that an adult will quickly sort it out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Records are well maintained, comprehensive and monitored by a range of leaders for quality assurance.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel that the school provides very positive experiences for their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders make sure that all pupils have access to a high-quality reading curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders know what they want the pupils to learn. They have plans in place to help pupils develop suitable knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have checked carefully where there are gaps in pupils’ learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors assure themselves that systems to safeguard pupils and staff are robust.
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Roundwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 335 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 69% 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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This is the Roundwood Primary Headteacher's website. Welcome Welcoming you to our website in my capacity as Headteacher of Roundwood Primary School, I hope you will find all the details you require to learn more about our fantastic school.
Roundwood Primary gives its students the knowledge and experiences they need to advance to the next level of their education as self-assured, contented people who have developed a lifelong passion for learning.
We take pride in the close ties that exist among all parts of our community and collaborate as teachers, parents, governors, and staff to provide Roundwood Primary students the greatest start in their academic careers.
The school's motto, "To Learn To Live Together," guides students in how to approach all aspects of their learning and development by valuing music, sport, the arts, and humanities in addition to the development of confidence and competence in math, English, and science. Students also learn to take pride in themselves as individuals and recognise the importance of their physical and emotional wellbeing.
We take pride in the fact that our most recent inspection report praised Roundwood Primary as "an outstanding school that provides its students with an excellent all-around education."
All of our students make us proud, and we sincerely hope that your child will enjoy attending our school.
Judith Webb.
Roundwood Elementary School Dress Code Please make sure your child's name is properly tagged on all uniform and personal things, such as coats.
Please keep in mind that clothing worn should be practical and allow for easy movement and participation in a variety of activities, both indoor and outdoor, messy play, and physical exercise, if you decide not to bring your kid to school in uniform.
A book bag is required for students in reception, KS1 and KS2 (available from the office, $8).
Note: The Headteacher may decide to extend this time frame if there are prolonged periods of bad weather.
If preferred, school ties and tailored shirts can be worn. Footwear.
Brightly coloured shoes should not be worn; trainers should be mostly black.
changing socks before physical activity, especially if tights are used.
Children who want to join a football club must have shin guards and football boots. other apparatus.
carrying a book bag for reading materials to and from school.
Stevenson's, 01727 853262, in St. Albans.
Please note, on formal occasions such as joint local schools' music concerts, the children will be required to wear shirts/blouses and school ties this usually applies only to the oldest pupils and a number of school ties are kept at school for use by pupils.
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.5 - 21.6
Proficient Math 110 111 109
Proficient Read 112 107 111
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 110 99 97
Reading 112 100 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 69% 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 3.5 Above Average
Writing -2 Below Average
Maths 2.7 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 98 96
Reading 109 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 84% 7 62.59% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 3 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 0.5 Average
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths 0.2 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 109 94 94
Reading 111 2 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 91% 25 61.05% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 23% 9 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 1.3 Above Average
Writing 1.2 Above Average
Maths 1.2 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 109 94 93
Reading 109 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 66% 59.7% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 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 0.5 Average
Writing -3.3 Below Average
Maths 0.5 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Roundwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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