Griffydam Primary School

A good community school school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Griffydam Primary School.

Coalville, LE678HU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 February 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Top Road
Griffydam
Coalville, LE678HU
Phone
1530222281
Website
griffydam.leics.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119918
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, LE67 8HU
Website
http://www.griffydam.leics.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
97
Free School Meals
10.3% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
2.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
2.4 (15.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 107.0 110.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
97 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Together"

We are kind and respectful We are explorers We are part of a community We reach for the stars

Head Teacher's Message

Miss Vicky Wills, Headteacher, welcomes visitors to Griffydam Primary School, highlighting the school’s National Forest location, motto 'Achieving Together', and commitment to providing the best education and experiences through planned projects.

Facilities

Outdoor learning spaces Forest school provision Woodland access Gardening area Animal care area

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Outdoor learning including forest school sessions, gardening, and animal care

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is offered before and after school. Free Government Funded Breakfast Club from 8:15 am to 8:45 am. Breakfast Club (paid) from 7:30 am to 8:15 am (this continues onto our free breakfast club). After School Club from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Late Stay Club from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Children are offered a light snack (eg Toast) at approximately 4:45 pm.

Admissions Criteria

Griffydam Admissions: For 2023/2024 pupils will be admitted to Reception with a cohort size set for 15 children. All admission applications should be made through the Leicestershire Local Authority website. Appeals for a Primary School place must be made through the Local Authority. Admissions Policy available via Leicestershire County Council.

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