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Castle Hill Infant School
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Castle Hill Infant School
- Primary
- Basingstoke and Deane RG23 8BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading. Pupils learn to read well through the consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils gain a great deal of knowledge and skills as they move through the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers鈥� checks are not always precise enough beyond English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use a range of assessments to pinpoint what pupils have learned and any additional needs.
Support for Falling Behind: Careful assessment means that pupils at risk of falling behind are quickly identified and helped to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent. Everyone has high expectations of behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: This is an inclusive school where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn alongside each other.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of unkind behaviour are rare and when they do occur, adults deal with them swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The designated safeguarding leads are skilled, well trained and are known by staff, pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents are full of praise for the school, describing it as, 鈥榓n amazing school that has fostered a love of learning鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Leaders emphasize pupils鈥� right to learn and to be listened to; parents describe the school positively.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a broad range of wider opportunities, including sports clubs, and opportunities to learn outside.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy opportunities to learn outside in the exciting outdoor environments.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and share leaders鈥� aspiration to provide the very best education for all pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils gain a great deal of knowledge and skills as they move through the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that staff have the necessary expertise to deliver the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some early years staff do not have the same depth of understanding about young children鈥檚 learning as their colleagues.
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Castle Hill Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 181 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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 | 22.6 | - | 24.6 |
| 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Hill Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1