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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.5 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
226
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 76% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 12% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.30117, -1.49468 · S18 8ZQ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112913
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School a good school?
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School scores 76.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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