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Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
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Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
- Primary
- Donnington and Muxton TF2 8EP
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made reading a priority. Staff read carefully chosen books enthusiastically to pupils every day.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a detailed, ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils who struggle to read need more precise help and support. The reading books they take home do not always match the sounds they know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils learn to read accurately and fluently. Children in Nursery begin to appreciate sounds through songs and rhymes.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff regularly check to make sure that pupils have understood before moving on to the next step and adapt learning when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well. Classrooms are calm and orderly. Pupils do not disrupt the learning of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive useful training to provide effective support for pupils with SEND. These pupils make good progress, learning alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have established a robust culture of safeguarding. They diligently keep records of concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support in the Rainbow room is very effective in helping pupils to manage their emotions.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They trust school staff to nurture their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are now reintroducing more opportunities for parents to be more involved in the school, such as helping in the 鈥楻ainbow garden鈥�.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of trips, such as to the seaside, places of worship and museums. Pupils can develop talents and interests through various clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers present information clearly. Staff are skilled at reminding pupils what they have learned previously and how this links to current learning.
Impact on Student Progress: The final pieces enable staff to see how much pupils have learned at the end of a topic.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and adapt learning accordingly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The books some pupils read are not always well matched to the sounds they are learning.
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Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 179 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Your child's journey to learning started at birth and will last the rest of their lives. Every child should grow up independent and self-assured, with the abilities and attitudes necessary for future success. Together, we will endeavour to help your child grow and be nurtured, to unlock their potential and give them the best chance at success. In a safe and encouraging environment, we strive to provide every child with our very best. We place a lot of importance on having the best possible relationship between the school, nursery, and home. We sincerely hope that our website helps you get a sense of our school, and you are always welcome to come see us in person to learn more.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| 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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
