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Dorothy Barley Infants' School
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School
- Primary
- Barking and Dagenham RM8 2LL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics (letters and sounds) is a strength; pupils read with confidence and interest.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 broad and stimulating curriculum motivates pupils to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide the most able pupils with more challenging work quickly enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from very low starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides effective additional support and time to practice reading, writing, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, and bullying is rare. They get on well with each other and cooperate well from an early age.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because of effective support from teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: On rare occasions when bullying happens, adults deal with it promptly and well. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Arrangements for keeping pupils safe are well managed. The school has robust systems for safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents who spoke to inspectors felt that pupils鈥� behaviour was good.
Parental Involvement: The early years learning profiles support good relationships with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional activities such as visits to the Tower of London and a local zoo provide pupils with exciting experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: The introduction of the 鈥楪ruffalo Grove鈥� in the outdoor learning area inspires and excites Nursery children.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers skilfully encourage pupils to learn from their mistakes, helping them develop confidence and resilience.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers act promptly when pupils make a mistake, helping them make better progress as a result.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior and middle leaders have an accurate view of teaching quality through observations, book checks, and assessment information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, teachers do not provide clear feedback to help pupils improve their work. Some inconsistencies remain.
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 278 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In Barking and Dagenham, the Dorothy Barley Community Infant School is thriving.
The school's playground is sizable.
Children are accepted from Nursery to Year 2.
We at Dorothy Barley are dedicated to helping parents who are also working and provide full-time (30 hour) positions for eligible families.
At Dorothy Barley Infant School we believe in providing a safe and stimulating environment which enables every child to achieve their best through varied learning experiences so that they grow to be confident, curious, happy, healthy members of the community.
We have high expectations for each of our kids and want them to become thriving adults who are pleased to be a part of the Barking and Dagenham community.
To help each child succeed in all areas of EYFS and Key Stage One learning, teachers carefully prepare instruction and monitor each student's progress.
We believe it is crucial for youngsters to understand their rights and obligations and to get praise for showing kindness and generosity to others.
Respect for one another and other community members is instilled in the kids.
Our school received the Silver Unicef Rights Respecting Schools Award in 2018.
The school is extremely fortunate to be close to good transportation options, and we love using these to take the kids on exciting outings like taking the train to the seaside in Essex, taking the bus to the forest, or taking the tube into London to take advantage of the fantastic sights and museums.
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The school's playground is sizable.
Children are accepted from Nursery to Year 2.
We at Dorothy Barley are dedicated to helping parents who are also working and provide full-time (30 hour) positions for eligible families.
At Dorothy Barley Infant School we believe in providing a safe and stimulating environment which enables every child to achieve their best through varied learning experiences so that they grow to be confident, curious, happy, healthy members of the community.
We have high expectations for each of our kids and want them to become thriving adults who are pleased to be a part of the Barking and Dagenham community.
To help each child succeed in all areas of EYFS and Key Stage One learning, teachers carefully prepare instruction and monitor each student's progress.
We believe it is crucial for youngsters to understand their rights and obligations and to get praise for showing kindness and generosity to others.
Respect for one another and other community members is instilled in the kids.
Our school received the Silver Unicef Rights Respecting Schools Award in 2018.
The school is extremely fortunate to be close to good transportation options, and we love using these to take the kids on exciting outings like taking the train to the seaside in Essex, taking the bus to the forest, or taking the tube into London to take advantage of the fantastic sights and museums.
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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 |
C
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 108 |
| 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 | 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1