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Acre Rigg Infant School
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Acre Rigg Infant School
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- Peterlee SR8 2DU
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is good and enhances pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development with enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills: Reception children's progress in phonics is slower than expected, affecting their reading fluency by Year 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increased focus needed on phonics and more challenging materials for more-able readers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, performing better in writing than in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective adult support is tailored to individual needs, especially for those with significant special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent behaviour, politeness, and eagerness to learn, contributing to a happy learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Those with speech, language, and communication difficulties receive timely and effective coaching.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils feel completely safe with advanced understanding of internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The outstanding breakfast club significantly contributes to pupil well-being and happiness.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers agree that their children are very safe in school and behave very well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use interactive technology exceptionally well, making learning enjoyable.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching ensures pupils achieve well from low starting points to average standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is regularly checked, and performance management maintains strengths and good achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes over-direct and keep teaching sessions too long, limiting student independent learning time.
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Acre Rigg Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 277 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am delighted to be the Head Teacher of Acre Rigg Infant School, having been the Deputy Head Teacher, I have a passion for the school, for our children and the community in which we live. The staff at Acre Rigg Infant School is committed to giving your child the finest educational experience possible. It is a good school. We want your time at Acre Rigg Infant School to be enjoyable for both you and your child. If you have any worries or inquiries, kindly come into the school. Our school is run by Mrs. Bowden and Mrs. Clark. They'll be delighted to assist you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 95 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 94 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acre Rigg Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1