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The Firs Lower School
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The Firs Lower School
- Primary
- Ampthill MK45 2QR
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A new programme for the teaching of phonics is having a positive impact on pupils鈥� reading and spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed its subject leaders well and makes sure they play a full role in assessing how well it is doing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work is sometimes too easy for pupils; opportunities to write at length and a wider range of reading material for more-able pupils are needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: National assessments show students are typically six months ahead in reading, writing, and mathematics by end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is tailored carefully to meet the needs of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and their behaviour is outstanding.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs achieve well because support is tailored carefully to meet their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue and pupils feel safe, supported by parents' sentiment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Records show outstanding behaviour over time and pupils know how to keep safe, including on the internet.
Parent Feedback: All parents and carers said their children were happy at school, with most very positive about their learning.
Parental Involvement: Some parents would like more information about their children's progress, which the school has acknowledged.
Extracurricular Activities: Primary sport funding to include additional coaching and skill-building activities like cycling, swimming, and skipping.
Outdoor Facilities: Children engage in activities both inside and in the spacious outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers share best practices and reflect through 'lesson study'; high-quality training keeps staff up to date.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching contributes to pupils achieving well and making good progress in subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking has improved, providing helpful comments and encouraging dialogue between pupils and teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On rare occasions, work is not difficult enough for all pupils, affecting the pace of learning.
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The Firs Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 335 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have 22 values that outline the fundamental principles we've decided to live by and that support our school community. We consider a different one of our values each month. We think that doing this fosters a strong learning environment, improves academic performance, and significantly and long-lastingly builds students' social and relational abilities. (You can read more about our ideals in the website's "Our Learning" section.) We are passionate in our determination to make The Firs a caring learning environment, where our children are excited by their learning, use their 'Growth Mindset' to achieve well, work with others successfully, develop a strong moral code and an appreciation of being part of a community. As a Forest School, we also greatly value opportunities for children to learn outside the classroom and the importance of ensuring that children develop an understanding of the natural world and a respect for the need to safeguard it.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 2-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 23.5 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Firs Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
