Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address Ashes Lane
Fenny Bentley
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1LD
Phone 01335350362
Reference Number 112883

Description

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Fitzherbert Church of England (CofE) Primary School is a government-aided school situated in the Cheadle area of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, with the postcode DE6 1LD. This school serves students from ages 4 to 11 and is part of the Diocese of Lichfield, dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive, and nurturing environment for its pupils, based on Christian values.

Some key facts about the school include:

  • Fitzherbert ranks among the top 10 schools in Staffordshire, with good Ofsted reports and consistently excellent academic performance.

  • The school's ethos promotes equality, the dignity and uniqueness of each individual, respect for others, tolerance, and social and moral responsibility.

  • The curriculum is enriched through innovative methods, developing key skills and ensuring important gains in reading, writing, and mathematics to prepare children confidently for the challenges of secondary education.

  • The school's grounds include extensive nature reserves for outdoor learning and adventure activities.

  • Its staff is dedicated, with the Head and Deputy Head having an impressive combined 35 years of experience.

The school has close connections to Grace Cheadle Church and is part of one of the largest dioceses in England. In addition to its Christian ethos, the school has a diverse student body, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters cultural exchange and understanding.

The school prides itself on its high standards of pupil behavior, respect for one another, and a positive,Christian attitude towards life. Fitzherbert aims to develop children holistically – spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for their future lives.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 61
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 34.43%
Girls: 65.57%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 10
2 13
3 9
4 4
5 11
6 8

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2023-03-23
Date Description Report
2023-02-03 School inspection School inspection
2017-01-11 Short inspection Short inspection
2012-05-10 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2011-01-07 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2008-05-06 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2005-06-06 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 25% Upgrade Upgrade

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 108 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 105 Upgrade Upgrade

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 2.7 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing 0.8 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 0.5 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 3 1
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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