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Bolsover Infant School
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Bolsover Infant School
- Primary
- Old Bolsover S44 6DE
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of foundational skills like reading and maths is good; nursery and reception classes are particularly excellent.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils, including those in Years 1 and 2, make good overall progress, achieving well. Provision in Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for pupils to widen their cultural and multicultural experiences need extension.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment at the end of Year 2 in reading, writing, and mathematics is above average.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality, well-targeted support ensures pupils with disabilities and special educational needs make similar progress to their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good overall, with a positive impact on moral development and effective support for those with behavioural difficulties.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs receive high-quality targeted support from skilled staff, ensuring they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school teaches about the dangers of bullying, including cyber-bullying, appropriately for pupils' age and understanding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Skilled staff and learning mentors effectively support pupils, promoting their welfare and safety. Behaviour and safety are generally good.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's warm atmosphere and staff's genuine interest in their children.
Parental Involvement: The school encourages parental involvement in children's learning and provides regular information.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of imaginative and exciting curriculum activities, especially in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Outdoor Facilities: Outstanding progress includes outdoor learning activities, such as making an owl house in Reception classes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use questions effectively to check understanding and identify uncertainties.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching ensures pupils make good progress; excellent teaching is seen in Early Years Foundation Stage.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff training is focused on improving learning and progress for all pupils, ensuring good-quality teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in teaching quality in Years 1 and 2; inconsistent management of groups can impact learning.
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About Us
Bolsover Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 242 students from age 3-7 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 | 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bolsover Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1