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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
- Primary
- St. Blaise PL24 2DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of phonics helps pupils read accurately and write well.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils make good progress and achieve national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Development of mathematics, particularly reasoning and problem-solving skills, needs further improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils reach the national average in reading, writing, and mathematics, and some exceed it.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is in place for disadvantaged pupils and those who did not meet expected standards in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, settled, and the school environment promotes good conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with SEND make good progress with effective support from staff and external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; staff ensure pupil safety through rigorous procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes pupils' welfare effectively, reducing concerns about behavior and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents note improvements in behavior and believe their children are more settled.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in addressing attendance issues and other supportive measures.
Teacher Engagement: Staff training in phonics has been effective, improving overall teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' effective teaching strategies lead to good pupil progress, especially in writing and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations show that teaching quality is consistent and effective across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staffing problems in Year 1 have been challenging but are now resolved with improved stability.
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Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 160 students from age 2-7 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 19.3 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 102 | 105 |
| 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 - 29th Aug 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
