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Belswains Primary School
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Belswains Primary School
- Primary
- Dacorum HP3 9QJ
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching successfully promotes curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are given memorable experiences across a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently use marking and guidance to tell pupils how to improve or give them time to act on advice in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There is now a wide range of evidence and progress data to show that pupils currently in Year 6 have made good progress and are on track to achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they feel safe and secure in school and show very positive attitudes that contribute significantly to their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional interventions are in place to help pupils catch up.
Support for SEND Pupils: The impact of additional provision for SEND pupils is not measured accurately enough to show how much it is accelerating progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with robustly and successfully.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality relationships between adults and pupils make a significant contribution to the positive atmosphere across the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school; they have great confidence in the way the school manages pupils' behaviour and personal development.
Parental Involvement: Parents, carers, members of the governing body, and staff are fully committed to moving the school forward.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of clubs, visits, visitors, and numerous trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy access to very spacious, well-kept grounds and a wide range of equipment at their disposal.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic and ensure that pupils know what is expected of them.
Impact on Student Progress: Rigorous checks on the quality of teaching and systematic tracking of individual pupil’s progress are raising achievement across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always adapt their planning sufficiently to take greater account of the needs of individual pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some marking of pupils’ work is very effective, giving clear guidance on how to improve.
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About Us
Belswains Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 379 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Children between the ages of 3 and 11 attend the community nursery and elementary school known as Belswains. Our school is built on a large site and the extensive grounds include a wooded area, a meadow, a large field and a playground. We are a happy school where the staff work together to enable all children to fulfil their potential. The prospectus for our school provides a general overview of the institution. Statutory information can be found under ' Our School' 'Key Information' . Additional details are available elsewhere on this website, and specific questions can be addressed by getting in touch with the school office.
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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 | 22.2 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 63% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 110 2 | 98 | 96 |
| 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 | 82% 4 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 8 | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 108 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 78% 11 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 67% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Belswains Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1