Ralph Sadleir School

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About Ralph Sadleir School


Name Ralph Sadleir School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mrs Kerry Scripps
Address Station Road, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1TF
Phone Number 01920821042
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 9-13
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 348
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Key findings

This is a good school. Pupils achieve well and their progress is improving. Teaching is good and meets the learning needs of pupils well.

Pupils' behaviour is good, they are well cared for and the school ensures they are safe. Leadership and management are effective and clearly focused on raising attainment. The school is not outstanding because pupils make good rather than outstanding progress.

Occasionally teaching is not challenging enough and, in a small number of lessons, teachers spend too much time talking. At times pupils' spelling is inaccurate. Pupils' attainment is above average in Key Stage 2 and by Year 8 exceeds expectations and is often high.

Pupils read and write well ...at the end of Key Stage 2 and Year 8. Their mathematical skills are above average and often high. Teaching is typically good and characterised by fast-paced, challenging work.

The best lessons include excellent questioning and opportunities for independent learning. Occasionally work does not challenge pupils enough and there is too little time for pupils to work independently. Marking is usually good, but occasionally does not give enough guidance on how pupils' work should improve, or ensure pupils follow the advice given.

Pupils generally behave well, even when they occasionally find work too easy or are bored by having too little to do. Unacceptable behaviour is rare, and is dealt with effectively and quickly according to pupils. Leaders have an accurate view of the school's weaknesses and take decisive, effective action to deal with them.

They lead effectively in eliminating ineffective teaching. Leaders manage teachers' performance rigorously, set targets, monitor improvements and provide comprehensive professional development to support staff.

Information about the school

Ralph Sadleir Middle is a smaller than average-sized school.

The great majority of pupils are of White British heritage and come from several local first and primary schools. A very small number of pupils are at the early stages of learning English. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is low.

The proportions of pupils with disabilities and those with special educational needs are broadly average. The school is a specialist school for humanities in partnership with another middle school and upper school. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress.

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