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Dobcroft Infant School
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Dobcroft Infant School
- Primary
- Sheffield S7 2LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders ensure early reading teaching is effective; staff have attended recent training to develop strong phonics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is inspiring and exciting with clear progression in subjects like mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack detailed plans, leading to insufficient support for teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is a strength; leaders have developed an engaging curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to read regularly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils finding reading difficult are quickly identified and given extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional. Pupils are thoughtful, kind, and bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers skilfully adapt learning to support pupils with SEND, using support from outside agencies effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare and safety are paramount; effective systems in place for reporting concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the school as welcoming and inclusive.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the focus on developing pupils鈥� self-confidence and resilience.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in clubs and challenges to save the planet through recycling. Year 1 has swimming lessons; Year 2 learns the violin.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the school team and feel supported by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use clear progression in learning to help pupils understand more, especially in subjects like mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need detailed plans for better lesson progression and accurate assessment.
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Dobcroft Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 300 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.1 | - | 21.7 |
| 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th 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 | 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dobcroft Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1