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Aurora Keyes Barn School
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Aurora Keyes Barn School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Newton-with-Clifton PR4 0YH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have put reading at the heart of the curriculum. Pupils learn to read well with provided books and phonics lessons every day.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and ambitious curriculum successfully re-engages pupils in learning, helping them achieve well over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not allow enough time for practising phonics, hindering pupils' reading progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils experience success in lessons, with regular checks ensuring knowledge is secure before moving on.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate help to catch up on missed learning is provided as soon as pupils are admitted.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils manage their behaviour well, follow school rules, and address issues of bullying swiftly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work with staff to make careful adaptations so all pupils can access the well-designed curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults respond swiftly to any issue of bullying; pupils feel safe and secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training to recognize and report safeguarding concerns effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View, influencing decisions about inspections.
Parental Involvement: Leaders communicate successfully with parents and a wide range of professionals for pupils' support.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities include visits to the coastguard service and participation in football matches, aiding personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor play provision is spacious, attractive, and well-maintained.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting and memorable, keeping pupils focused.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular assessment ensures the curriculum supports learning effectively, and improvements are made when necessary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use assessment information to understand and improve how well the curriculum helps pupils learn.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, lack of sufficient time for phonics practice hampers students' reading confidence.
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Aurora Keyes Barn School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Boys school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 24 students from age 5-12 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Primary | Middle Deemed Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-12 | 4-12 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| 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 | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 |
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