Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | York Crescent Doe Lea Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5PF |
| Phone | 01246850289 |
| Reference Number | 112503 |
Bramley Vale Primary School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school is recognized for its warm environment and high expectations for students, who express enjoyment in their learning and feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively designed to ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive academically. While the school has notable strengths, such as a structured phonics program and a commitment to pupils' leadership development, there are areas for improvement. Some teachers need to better implement strategies to support students with special educational needs, and there is a need for more explicit teaching on British values and diverse faiths. Overall, the report indicates a positive trajectory, supported by a training framework for staff and a responsive leadership team.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 130 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.08%
Girls: 46.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Excellent behaviour in classrooms and at social times
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Strong focus on reading and effective phonics program
- Pupils develop leadership skills
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- Extensive range of extracurricular activities and visits
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of support strategies for pupils with SEND
- Need for clearer teaching on British values and different faiths
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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