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B-
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Children in the early years get off to a good start with their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has recently introduced a new curriculum. Staff have carefully sequenced the curriculum for mathematics and English.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the important knowledge that pupils should learn has not yet been identified in sufficient detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils quickly become confident mathematicians and talk positively about their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is in place for pupils who need it, helping them to keep up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are positive in their approach to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide reassurance to pupils with SEND so they feel comfortable and confident.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and teachers receive training to support pupils who need extra help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works with outside agencies to effectively support pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers value being part of the school community.
Parental Involvement: The school ensures parents feel involved and heard through various feedback channels.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from visits to places connected with their learning such as museums and aquariums.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has established a ‘nature school’ which all pupils access as part of their learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at the school and support each other.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use questioning to help identify and address pupils' misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ensure pupils remember their learning and deepen their understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not always adapt the curriculum to meet some pupils' needs.
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The Donington-on-Bain School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

It has 94 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 87% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.8 25.8 20.3
Proficient Math 107 108 101
Proficient Read 107 109 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 97 97
Reading 107 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 87% 52.4% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 5.83% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.2 Above Average
Writing 5.1 Well Above Average
Maths 2.3 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 1 96 96
Reading 107 4 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 2 57.21% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 6 7.65% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 5.2 Well Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths 3.7 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 4 92 94
Reading 103 1 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 22 55.43% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 3 7.21% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.5 Average
Writing 2.4 Above Average
Maths 2.6 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 91 93
Reading 104 92 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47% 50.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 6.28% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.9 Above Average
Writing -2.2 Below Average
Maths -1.8 Below Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Donington-on-Bain School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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