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Banstead Infant School
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Banstead Infant School
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- Croydon SM7 2BQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, especially the most able who are challenged effectively.
Foundational Skills: Phonics program is well established and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculum in mathematics, science, history, art, and design technology is ambitious and positively impacting learning.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is not strong enough; reading books don't match pupil capabilities well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics teaching requires a more consistent approach; high expectations needed for quick phonics mastery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ongoing work to ensure staff have the necessary knowledge and confidence for emerging needs in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour with high confidence and self-esteem, although a few pupils may lose focus when not challenged.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved exceptionally well in reading and writing in 2023.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular 'keep up' sessions for pupils needing extra help with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave exceptionally well and are keen learners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High standards in maths; reading performance needs improvement due to phonics issues.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults check lessons carefully, ask effective questions, but consistency needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved arrangements and early identification for SEND pupils supported by specialist services.
Support for SEND Pupils: Oversight of SEN pupils' progress needs strengthening; tasks not consistently matching their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding with well-established systems; pupils feel safe and can approach adults with concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outstanding promotion of personal development; pupils learn about safety and form healthy relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Confident in adult support; misbehaviour is addressed quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on safety skills like first-aid and online strategies.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and praise the school鈥檚 fostering of a love for learning.
Parental Involvement: Strong communication between home and school, with parents actively engaged through events.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Special events and activities link thoughtfully with academic objectives, engaging pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning environment is marvellous and well-utilised for enriching activities.
Teacher Engagement: Positive climate for learning with strong teamwork between teachers and TAs.
Impact on Student Progress: Relentless focus on vocabulary development and written tasks promotes strong learning outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use effective assessment strategies to check pupils鈥� understanding and correct misconceptions.
Teacher Engagement: Strong teamwork and high staff morale. Teachers feel supported.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Phonics teaching methods and consistency require improvement.
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About Us
Banstead Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 220 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-7 | 7-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 26.3 | 31 |
| Proficient Math | - | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Banstead Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1