Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Denby Village Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8PH |
| Phone | 01332880416 |
| Reference Number | 112881 |
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement, reflecting some challenges in its educational offerings and leadership effectiveness. Although the school successfully fosters community collaboration and creates an environment where pupils feel safe and valued, its curriculum lacks clarity regarding what pupils need to learn and remember. This shortfall is particularly pronounced for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to difficulties in tracking their progress. The inspection also highlighted that while some policies and systems are being initiated, they have not yet been fully implemented, affecting overall school development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 115 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy learning about different communities.
- Behaviour and attitudes of students are rated as good.
- The support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs is appreciated by parents.
- Early years provision is good, with children learning to work well together.
- The personal development offer is wide and awards have been achieved for participation in the arts and sport.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum does not clearly identify what pupils need to know and remember.
- Polices and systems for safeguarding are not rigorous enough.
- Targets on support plans for pupils with SEND lack precision.
- Leaders' vision and values are not fully understood by all staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -3.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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