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Barkway VA Church of England First School
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Barkway VA Church of England First School
- Primary
- Barkway SG8 8EF
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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: The school prioritizes reading and phonics, teaching a well-structured program ensuring pupils learn sounds quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an exciting and ambitious curriculum that meets pupils' needs effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff need to develop skills in using questioning effectively to support pupils' understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most staff check pupils鈥� retention of important information to ensure gaps are closed.
Support for Falling Behind: Precise, small-group teaching ensures pupils who do not know their sounds catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class. Playtimes are calm and happy occasions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt learning to support pupils with SEND effectively, ensuring strong progress from their individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know that adults in school care about them and will sort out any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school must continue to ensure all staff use questioning effectively to support pupils鈥� understanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents and specialists work together effectively to get the right support for the most vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in various activities including yoga and charity events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value leaders鈥� support and consideration of their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Most staff ensure gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge are closed, helping them to make progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need to develop better skills in questioning to improve pupils' understanding.
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Barkway VA Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 33 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Barley and Barkway Church of England First Schools Federation would like to welcome you.
Our two schools collaborate on an equal basis and are located in the centre of their respective towns.
We are greatly impacted by the Christian religion and its principles as Church Schools, and as such, we treat each member of our school communities with respect and provide Christian pastoral care.
In order to encourage enhanced progress and results for all, starting in September 2018, we will be educating our students in single year groups from Year 1 to Year 4, with students in Years Nursery, Reception, and 1 in Barkway and those in Years 2, 3, and 4 in Barley.
We wish to provide every child in our Federation with the chance to participate with a broad and varied curriculum and a variety of learning experiences that excite and drive them.
We collaborate with Barkway Preschool, which holds classes at Barkway School, and provide fascinating and demanding experiences for kids ages 2 to 9.
We can enjoy the diversity in our world thanks to our collaboration with the Essex School in London, and our access to Forest School programmes helps us learn more about nature.
We can personalise learning opportunities since our schools are small, allowing all of our students to advance academically and spiritually.
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Our two schools collaborate on an equal basis and are located in the centre of their respective towns.
We are greatly impacted by the Christian religion and its principles as Church Schools, and as such, we treat each member of our school communities with respect and provide Christian pastoral care.
In order to encourage enhanced progress and results for all, starting in September 2018, we will be educating our students in single year groups from Year 1 to Year 4, with students in Years Nursery, Reception, and 1 in Barkway and those in Years 2, 3, and 4 in Barley.
We wish to provide every child in our Federation with the chance to participate with a broad and varied curriculum and a variety of learning experiences that excite and drive them.
We collaborate with Barkway Preschool, which holds classes at Barkway School, and provide fascinating and demanding experiences for kids ages 2 to 9.
We can enjoy the diversity in our world thanks to our collaboration with the Essex School in London, and our access to Forest School programmes helps us learn more about nature.
We can personalise learning opportunities since our schools are small, allowing all of our students to advance academically and spiritually.
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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 | 4-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7 | - | 8.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barkway VA Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1