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Calder Lodge School
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Calder Lodge School
- Primary
- Bleasdale PR3 1UL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: The school has strengthened its reading curriculum, with many opportunities for pupils to read throughout the school day and different subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed a curriculum that is ambitious in its scope and ambition, helping pupils build on what they know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need better training to deliver the new phonics program effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in their learning, especially in subjects like reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exceptional; they manage their emotions well and behave responsibly, ensuring a calm school environment.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide opportunities for pupils to regularly revisit previous learning, although this is not consistent across all subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use assessments and EHC plans to tailor lesson activities and work with external specialists, ensuring pupils with SEND get expert help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils master different techniques, including yoga, to help them look after their mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the information they receive about their children鈥檚 academic achievements and social development.
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly involved in the life of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities are available for pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests, such as swimming, archery, and outdoor adventurous activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils like to plant and tend to the tomatoes and potatoes that grow in the school鈥檚 vegetable garden.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support from leaders and proprietor, who are mindful of their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: In most areas of the curriculum, staff are adept at checking how well pupils are learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school ensures that staff have the training and support needed to deliver the curriculum well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, staff do not use the school鈥檚 assessment strategies consistently well.
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Calder Lodge School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 48 students from age 5-11 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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