Dell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dell Road Oulton Broad Dell Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9NU |
| Phone | 01502565956 |
| Reference Number | 141736 |
Dell Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to a current grade of good across all domains. The leadership team has effectively raised expectations for both student conduct and academic performance, creating a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, which is evident in the positive attitudes of pupils towards reading and the effective support for struggling readers. However, there are areas within the curriculum that require further development to ensure all subjects are taught clearly and effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 323 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.87%
Girls: 46.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 2 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 4 | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| 5 | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| 6 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading across the curriculum.
- High expectations of pupil conduct and learning.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A variety of extra-curricular clubs available for pupils.
- Good use of assessment to inform teaching and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum plans lack clarity, leading to inconsistent instruction.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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