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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
- Primary
- Walsall WS1 3AF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well with consistently high outcomes by the end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and creative curriculum ensures all key areas of learning are taught, enabling pupils to flourish.
Areas Needing Improvement: The outdoor area in early years is not as well developed as other areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve above-average outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of Year 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit very positive attitudes and conduct, with behaviour being outstanding overall.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for those who need help catching up, but some pupils could achieve higher standards with better deployment of additional support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good leadership ensures effective early identification and support for SEND pupils, leading to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare, with pupils having full confidence in staff to resolve issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of promoting safety and well-being, with rigorous safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and are pleased with the school's care, especially for those with special educational needs.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in celebrating achievements and in curriculum briefings to help support learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities including art, computing, and drama enrich pupils' learning.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years is not as well developed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers set high expectations for pupils' work and behaviour, promoting orderly lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and good use of resources lead to most pupils achieving expected outcomes by the end of Year 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Written feedback is consistently in line with policy, providing opportunities for pupils to improve work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Training on teaching mastery in mathematics has yet to make a significant impact in Year 2.
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 309 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
C-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26 | 25.8 | 25.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1