Ladywood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oliver Road Kirk Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4NH |
| Phone | 01159320585 |
| Reference Number | 148017 |
Ladywood Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. As this is the school's first inspection since becoming an academy in December 2020, it reflects the commitment of the staff and leadership to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, supported by strong community engagement. The school emphasizes early reading and language development and provides an ambitious curriculum, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 311 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.73%
Girls: 47.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 6 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 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 | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Ladywood Primary School | |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and welcoming school environment
- Strong engagement with parents and the community
- Effective early years provision focusing on reading and language development
- Inclusive education with high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Pupils' active participation in school life through leadership roles and school council
- High-quality training and support for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack regular revisiting of key content, affecting knowledge retention
- Pupils do not have an adequate understanding of British values or equality
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -4.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.8 | ||
| Maths | -4.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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