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Buxton Infant School
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Buxton Infant School
- Primary
- High Peak SK17 6QB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a priority, with a well-structured phonics programme that is taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is carefully planned and engaging. Teachers plan interesting lessons and systematically check on student progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly state what pupils are expected to learn and remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school checks closely on how well pupils keep up with the curriculum in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Anyone who begins to fall behind in phonics is quickly helped to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, follow 鈥榞olden rules鈥� for safety and happiness, and demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is a strength, with careful evaluation and well-tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can seek help if needed; expert support is available.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school effectively promotes pupils' welfare and safety, creating a harmonious community environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and appreciate the positive impact on their children.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents through various activities and values their contribution.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience a wide range of activities, visits, and events that are enriching and exciting.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work tirelessly to provide a rounded educational experience and manage workload effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils systematically revisit content to reinforce learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school checks closely how well pupils learn the curriculum, but some subjects need clearer learning goals.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Workload management is still at an early stage and needs further improvement.
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Buxton Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 156 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 17.4 |
| 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buxton Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1