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Chalton Lower School
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Chalton Lower School
- Primary
- Chalton LU4 9UJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focused on developing strong foundational skills in early reading with effective use of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well matched to pupils鈥� needs and sets high expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need to revisit previous learning to connect new concepts better.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff target questions to support pupils who are not secure and fill gaps in learning quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils settle down quickly, respond positively to rewards, and learn values of patience, courage, and quality.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND receive targeted support, but some pupils with complex needs require better information and knowledge from staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils feel safe, using the 鈥榳orry monster鈥� to share concerns. Staff are trained to resolve situations swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize staff training, keeping up to date with safeguarding updates, and work with external agencies when needed.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a range of trips and enjoy activities like representing the school at sporting events.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy residential visits involving outdoor adventure activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers present information clearly and break learning into small steps.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment is used effectively to target weaker areas and ensure fluency, particularly with reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are new and need support in making curriculum changes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils' understanding and adapt lessons based on assessments.
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Chalton Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 67 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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 | 4-9 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 102 |
| 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 - 29th Aug 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chalton Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1