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- Sandridge AL4 9EB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is good. Pupils have a secure understanding of the sounds letters make and use it well to read and write.
Success of the Curriculum: A carefully constructed curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to study different subjects. It contributes well to their academic progress and personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders do not yet have a full understanding of how well pupils achieve across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There have been significant improvements in the teaching of mathematics. Pupils are proud of their achievements. They welcome the guidance they receive from their teachers.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are clear about the expectations of leaders regarding their behaviour. Pupils behave well when they are in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special needs education coordinator ensures that the needs of pupils with SEND are accurately identified. She uses this knowledge to make sure pupils get any extra help that they need. Adults who lead this support are well trained. The SENCo checks that the support provided makes a good contribution in helping pupils meet their personalized targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn about how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations. They understand what to be aware of when using the internet and know how cyberbullying could occur. Pupils say that they would share their concerns with adults should any issues arise and are confident that adults would deal with concerns quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place a high priority on supporting pupils’ social and emotional well-being. A pastoral leader works with pupils where concerns are identified.
Parent Feedback: Many parents say that pupils are looked after well. However, some parents do not consider that leaders address poor behaviour effectively or respond quickly to their concerns.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have not been successful in ensuring that all parents understand the approaches staff use to manage some pupils’ behaviour. There is still more work to gain the trust and confidence of all parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The recent development of a music studio enables all pupils to learn a musical instrument and perform within a school band. Use of specialists ensures a high standard of tuition and contributes to pupils’ enjoyment and development of their artistic skills.
Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully planned to support children’s learning. Clear prompts and different areas are used effectively to develop learning in different contexts.
Teacher Engagement: All staff who responded to the online survey valued the professional development opportunities they receive and are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan tasks that meet the needs of all pupils effectively. Teachers ask good questions to check pupils’ understanding and provide help for those that need it.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have good subject knowledge. They generally use this well to ask probing questions to check pupils’ understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not provide consistent opportunities for pupils to use their reasoning skills.
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About Us
Sandridge School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 161 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 25.8 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 61% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 62% 14 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | 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 | 106 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 76% 19 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 57% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandridge School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1