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Castlethorpe First School
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Castlethorpe First School
- Primary
- Castlethorpe MK19 7EW
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are well above average in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well organized, contributing significantly to pupils' exemplary behaviour and academic success.
Areas Needing Improvement: Outdoor area for Early Years is not as supportive in promoting literacy and numeracy skills as the classroom.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are consistently exceptionally high in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided by class teachers and teaching assistants to ensure no pupil falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they show respect for each other and want to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make excellent progress due to strong support systems.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe, and behaviour is exemplary.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systems to ensure that pupils are kept safe are well established and regularly checked.
Parent Feedback: The inspector took account of 13 responses to the online questionnaire (Parent View).
Parental Involvement: Governors and the headteacher promote good relationships and make the school the center of the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: The sports funding is being spent wisely, increasing pupils鈥� interest in sport and participation in privately-run sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Parts of the playground have been remodeled to provide a stimulating learning environment; however, the Early Years outdoor area needs improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers attend courses regularly and respond well to initiatives to improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: All groups of pupils are making rapid and sustained progress due to high-quality teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Extending excellent marking and feedback practice in the Year 2 class to other classes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is consistently good and much is outstanding, including the teaching of literacy and mathematics.
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Castlethorpe First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 32 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castlethorpe First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1