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Alexander First School
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Alexander First School
- Primary
- Bray SL4 4XP
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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: Learning to read is at the heart of the curriculum with a strong focus on early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The mathematics curriculum is well established and ambitious, helping pupils understand concepts well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are taught in blocks; this makes it difficult for pupils to remember what they learned previously.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use practical resources and opportunities for practice to ensure pupils learn mathematics well.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment information helps provide support such as extra teaching before or after lessons or small-group work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind and support each other, feeling safe that adults will respond quickly to resolve bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support is provided such as extra teaching and small-group work to help pupils make progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils have complete confidence that adults will resolve any issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders go the extra mile to ensure pupils are safe and work closely with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents have given positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View and inspectors' discussions.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by gathering their views and discussing during inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils look forward to lunchtime and after-school clubs with various activities led by the sports coach and staff.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive school grounds allow pupils to participate in a wide range of outdoor games.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well trained and provided with professional development opportunities to become experts.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding carefully, ensuring they learn well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Common approaches are used across the school to help pupils learn, supported by structured curricula.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects are challenging due to being taught in blocks, affecting memory retention.
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Alexander First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 93 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Since its founding in 1972, Alexander First School has served as the centre of the neighbourhood of Broom Farm.
We are proud of our school's classic and modern architecture.
Although we have close ties to the Coldstream Guards and Household Cavalry who live on the Broom Farm Estate, students from Slough, Maidenhead, and other nearby communities also travel to Alexander First School.
In our specially constructed Foundation Stage, we can accommodate kids from 3 years old all the way up to 9 years old in Year 4.
Our school's vision and goal is to collaborate closely with parents and students to provide a curriculum and educational setting that fosters a love of learning and a desire to pursue it throughout one's life.
We have a "shared determination to assist every kid achieve their utmost best," as stated by Ofsted (October 2017).
One of the pillars of our school is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Science knowledge rises thanks to STEM education, and the next generation of innovators is empowered.
The mathematics "mastery" curriculum at Alexander First School, according to an Ofsted report from October 2017, "enables staff to ensure that pupils who join the school mid-year fill the gaps in their learning quickly, while others whose learning is more secure are challenged to deepen their understanding."
Dedworth Middle, Trevelyan, and St. Edwards are just a few of the "excellent" Windsor, Slough, and Maidenhead schools that Alexander First School feeds.
In 2017, Ofsted rated Alexander First School as a "Good" school.
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We are proud of our school's classic and modern architecture.
Although we have close ties to the Coldstream Guards and Household Cavalry who live on the Broom Farm Estate, students from Slough, Maidenhead, and other nearby communities also travel to Alexander First School.
In our specially constructed Foundation Stage, we can accommodate kids from 3 years old all the way up to 9 years old in Year 4.
Our school's vision and goal is to collaborate closely with parents and students to provide a curriculum and educational setting that fosters a love of learning and a desire to pursue it throughout one's life.
We have a "shared determination to assist every kid achieve their utmost best," as stated by Ofsted (October 2017).
One of the pillars of our school is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Science knowledge rises thanks to STEM education, and the next generation of innovators is empowered.
The mathematics "mastery" curriculum at Alexander First School, according to an Ofsted report from October 2017, "enables staff to ensure that pupils who join the school mid-year fill the gaps in their learning quickly, while others whose learning is more secure are challenged to deepen their understanding."
Dedworth Middle, Trevelyan, and St. Edwards are just a few of the "excellent" Windsor, Slough, and Maidenhead schools that Alexander First School feeds.
In 2017, Ofsted rated Alexander First School as a "Good" school.
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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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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.1 | 25.8 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alexander First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1