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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
- Primary
- Axbridge BS26 2BA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with a new phonics scheme helping pupils gain confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned and carefully sequenced, meeting the needs of all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better checks on what pupils remember before moving to new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths curriculum helps pupils secure and deepen mathematical knowledge. Reading programme improves accuracy and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Support provided quickly to pupils falling behind in reading ensures they catch up fast.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes, behave well, and follow 'golden rules', resulting in a calm and orderly school environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for SEND pupils who access a broad and balanced curriculum with precise, regularly reviewed plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe, confident that adults would quickly address any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear safeguarding culture with up-to-date training; staff work well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's new headteacher and the high levels of care from the staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs like running, Spanish, art, and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work well as a team and appreciate the headteacher's consideration of their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan learning well to meet needs, aiding confidence and accuracy in reading and number patterns in maths.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects lack effective checks on prior knowledge which affects learning progression.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors noted well-planned lessons but highlighted the need for better checks in some subjects.
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About Us
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 185 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 2-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 22 | 32.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
