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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
- Primary
- Wakefield WF5 8LB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are taught through a logical order, matched to pupils' knowledge and delivered confidently by staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an interesting, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to use ongoing assessment more effectively to ensure pupils build on what they already know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is prioritized with confidence built through new sounds. New approach to mathematics with aspirational goals.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate support is put in place where gaps are identified so pupils can catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school; low-level disruption is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know pupils with SEND well and meet their needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying has happened in the past but was dealt with effectively and sensitively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are highly positive about the school, praising the sense of community.
Parental Involvement: Parents are eager to share their positive experiences with inspectors.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of activities such as Tai Kwando, football, and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from high-quality training and are confident in delivering a new phonics program.
Impact on Student Progress: New approaches in reading and mathematics aim for high pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are supported to develop their skills further, with strong practice in early years.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability in the use of assessment affects pupil progress.
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 205 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 21 : 1