Communication with Parents
At Waingroves Primary School, we have a high level of communication with parents. However, we are endeavouring to become a paperless school so we will send as little as possible out in paper form.
Our main form of communication is via our new, *FREE* app - ParentHub. All communication, letters, newsletters, diary dates and other useful information is added to the Waingroves ParentHub. Download the app and register to make sure you don't miss out in important updates and information.
Once set up, the app will send notifications when there are new items for you to view just like any other app.
ParentHub Handle: @waingrovesprimary
You are very welcome to speak with your child’s class teacher at the end of the day. The Headteacher has an open door policy and welcomes parents in a morning and with an appointment throughout the day.
Reading
We teach Phonics using the the DfE recommended scheme Phonics Bug.
Pupils who do not pass the Phonics Check have additional support through school moving onto an individualised program, Toe by Toe.
Most of our pupils are 'free readers' by the time they reach Year 4.
Our reading for pleasure is supported by having 2 well stocked lending libraries, one for each key stage, and a class library. The pupils are also encouraged to take part in the school's Summer Reading Challenge every year.
School Holidays and Term Dates
Please click here for Derbyshire's term dates
2024/25 Insert Days:
- 4th September
- 8th November
- 6th January
- 22nd April
- 23rd May
- a further date in June, to be confirmed by EMBARK
Click on the image below to access Anti Bullying Information Tool for Parents and Carers.
Parental Feedback
Click on the links below to view details of feedback received from parents.
Mid Year Parents Meeting March 2017
STATUTORY TEST RESULTS 2023
The results in the statutory tests this year have been something to be proud of again.
Well done to our fantastic children and staff.
Key Stage 2 Attainment 2023
Working at the expected standard
- 77% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in reading (national average 73%).
- 78% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in writing (national average 72%).
- 74% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in maths (national average 73%).
- 71% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in GPS (national average 72%).
- 65% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined (national average 59%).
Working at greater depth
- 42% of our pupils achieved the greater depth standard in reading (national average 29%).
- 23% of our pupils achieved the greater depth standard in writing (national average 13%).
- 29% of our pupils achieved the greater depth standard in maths (national average 24%).
- 19% of our pupils achieved the greater depth standard in GPS (national average 30%).
- 10% of our pupils achieved the greater depth standard in reading, writing and maths (national average 9%).
Average scaled scores (100 is working at the age expected standard)
- The average scaled score in reading was 107 for our pupils (national average 105).
- The average scaled score in maths was 106 for our (national average 104).
- The average scaled score in GPS was 104 for our (national average 105).
Progress scores (0 is expected progress)
Reading: + 0.4 for our pupils.
Writing: + 0.6 for our pupils.
Maths: + 1.1 for our pupils.
EYFS Results 2023
- 79% of our pupils achieved GLD (national average: 67%).
Phonics Check 2023
- 96% of our pupils achieved the expected score in the phonics screening check in year 1 (national average:79%).
KS1 Results 2023
Working at the expected standard
- 67% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in reading (national average: 68%).
- 64% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in writing (national average: 60%).
- 64% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in maths (national average: 70%).
- 48% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (national average: 56%).
Working at greater depth
- 24% of our pupils achieved greater depth in reading (national average: 19%).
- 12% of our pupils achieved greater depth in writing (national average: 8%).
- 18% of our pupils achieved greater depth in maths (national average: 16%).
- 6% of our pupils achieved greater depth in reading, writing and maths (national average: 6%).
