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Elmley Castle CofE First School
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Elmley Castle CofE First School
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- Elmley Castle WR10 3HS
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is proving successful and helps pupils to become better readers over time.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is logical and detailed. Pupils talk knowledgeably about their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are less well developed. Leaders have plans to refine these areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Additional support is given to pupils falling behind in mathematics, leading to good achievement.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are quick to recognise when pupils need additional support, which is swiftly implemented.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect adults, and demonstrate resilience. Bullying is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have individual targets and receive swift additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils feel safe to report issues to adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture of safeguarding is strong, with regular updates for staff.
Parent Feedback: The school uses Ofsted Parent View to gather parent opinions and includes feedback in planning.
Parental Involvement: Parents' views are gathered at the beginning of the day and are taken into account.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from activities such as maypole dancing, yoga clubs, and Zumba.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take part in regular outdoor learning activities promoting independence.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school, morale is high, and staff support one another.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure logical learning progression; pupils achieve well especially in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deal with disruptions quickly and maintain a positive learning environment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability exists in phonics teaching quality which staff plan to improve.
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Elmley Castle CofE First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 89 students from age 5-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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 | 5-10 | 3-11 | 5-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 25.8 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elmley Castle CofE First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1