Danbury Park Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Well Lane Danbury Well Lane Danbury Essex CM3 4AB |
| Phone | 01245224994 |
| Reference Number | 114992 |
Danbury Park Community Primary School has been rated as 'Good' overall in its first inspection since the pandemic, after its last rating of 'Outstanding' over 11 years ago. The school demonstrates notable strengths in its leadership and management, as well as in its early years provision, which have both been judged as 'Outstanding'. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to be inquisitive and respectful. With a range of extracurricular activities, pupils engage positively in their learning, showing determination and confidence in their academic pursuits.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 247 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.56%
Girls: 53.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 2 | 14 | 23 | 37 |
| 3 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 4 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| 5 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 6 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that links new knowledge to prior learning.
- Pupils exhibit exceptional behavior and a strong willingness to learn.
- The personal development and leadership opportunities for pupils are extensive.
- High priority is given to early reading, resulting in strong outcomes in phonics.
- The school has established a highly inclusive ethos, especially for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas have learning activities that do not enable all pupils to build knowledge effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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