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Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
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Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Gosport PO13 8AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Parents agreed the school as 鈥榓bsolutely fantastic鈥�. Story times captivate pupils. They get started on phonics from the word go.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils relish opportunities to learn outside at 鈥楩orest School鈥�. Capable leadership ensures a great start to education.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all foundation subjects are planned as precisely yet. Leaders need to continue to develop and sequence these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils get stuck, they get the extra help they need. Staff promote personal development effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well because they know what is expected of them. Pupils were impressively calm and keen to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils achieving the required standard in Year 1 phonics screening is below average for three years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND get the right support, particularly in early years and Year 1 but need improvement in Year 2.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Dedicated staff ensure that pupils are safe. Pupils trust staff to sort out any problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-trained staff competently work as a team. Safeguarding is everyone鈥檚 responsibility.
Parent Feedback: Many parents described the school as 鈥榓bsolutely fantastic鈥�. 27 responses to the Ofsted Parent View survey were positive.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy lunchtime clubs like dodgeball and the 鈥楾roopers鈥� club supports military families.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area includes an exciting woodland area, with activities like making dens and spotting patterns.
Teacher Engagement: Helpful training ensures a skilled workforce. Everyone knows exactly which sounds to teach each week.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils are reading and using their phonic skills well due to a systematic approach to teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Plans help teachers know exactly what pupils need to know by the end of each term.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A legacy of weaker teaching and frequent staff changes in the past affected some pupils with SEND.
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Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 199 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
