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Elson Infant School
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Elson Infant School
- Primary
- Gosport PO12 4EU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | 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 school has sustained its good outcomes in the phonics screening check in Year 1, supporting good achievement in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress across the school in reading, writing and mathematics, including those who are disadvantaged.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with effective phonics teaching from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, well-sequenced curriculum builds understanding over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: New assessment systems in subjects other than English and mathematics are not yet embedded.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas need refined knowledge sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress across the school in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders notice and take action when pupils fall behind, providing extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good. They have confidence in their teachers to sort out rare incidents of bullying quickly and fairly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High-quality texts and learning aids support subject understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Daily additional support helps catch up in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respectful behavior; routines are well established.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pastoral and academic support for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise targets and specialist resources meet diverse needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have confidence in their teachers to sort out rare incidents of bullying quickly and fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The Ark provides a safe haven for all pupils, ensuring they learn to manage their feelings and regulate their conduct.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective adult intervention creates safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Welfare and inclusion are central to school's ethos.
Parent Feedback: Most parents appreciate the ways the school supports their children as individuals.
Parental Involvement: Parents have the opportunity to 鈥榮tay and play鈥�, helping children to settle quickly into the Reception classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, including taekwondo and yoga.
Outdoor Facilities: Training for staff and new equipment, including a climbing wall, have been used effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Local visits and community projects enhance cultural understanding.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work well as a team and morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers reward good reading, inspiring pupils, which helps them develop fluency and accuracy.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers question pupils effectively to help them to think hard, especially in mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff motivated by supportive leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Expert staff ensure rapid gap intervention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Too often, pupils are not given enough help to avoid making repeated spelling errors.
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Elson Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 231 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to create a welcoming, caring environment where everyone may shine when working together. To encourage tolerance, respect, and equality while holding everyone to a high standard of performance. to guarantee that experiences and adjustments throughout each child's educational journey, starting in preschool, are prepared for and supported. to improve everyone's experiences through effective teamwork and collaboration within our communities. Create a feeling of school identity and community that is shared by everyone in each school. for students across the Federation to develop into skilled, independent learners who are capable of making their own choices regarding their learning.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| 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 - 2nd Sep 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elson Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
