Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Beresford Lane
Woolley Moor
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6FH
Phone 01246590418
Reference Number 112859

Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance overall, maintaining a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that reflects its strong Christian values. The school prioritizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where students feel happy and secure. Parents praise the dedicated staff and high expectations that nurture the well-being and growth of the children, highlighting the school's commitment to inclusive practices, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

General Makeup

Number of pupils 56
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 42.86%
Girls: 57.14%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 30.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 18.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 19

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 3 7
2 4 2 6
3 1 5 6
4 5 6 11
5 4 10 14
6 3 4 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 98.2%
Indian 1.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 14 Mar 2023
Date Report
14 Mar 2023 School inspection
16 Jan 2018 Short inspection
24 Sep 2013 Full inspection:
17 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
29 Nov 2010 Curriculum and development visit
14 Dec 2009 Monitoring visit
09 Dec 2008 Full inspection:
13 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The school has a caring and inclusive ethos guided by Christian values.
  • Large range of extra-curricular activities that promote pupil engagement.
  • Strong emphasis on reading, with effective teaching for early readers.
  • Well-structured mathematics lessons that enhance understanding.
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the full curriculum.
  • Leadership that fosters a positive culture for both staff and pupils.
  • Governance that takes its responsibilities seriously and prioritizes pupil welfare.

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum delivery in foundation subjects is still a work in progress.
  • Current curriculum is not fully mapped out across all subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 29%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 110
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.5
Writing 5.2
Maths 3.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 14 1
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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