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Foxdell Infant School
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- Luton LU1 1TG
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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 proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard at the end of Year 1 in the phonics screening check has risen.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that the curriculum provides stimulating experiences that enable pupils to learn well across a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not deploy teaching assistants as skilfully as they could in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and writing with the proportion working at greater depth being above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide effective additional adult support to ensure that pupils make the best individual progress and closely monitor the effect of this support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The pupils want to learn. With few exceptions, they behave well in lessons and around school, showing respect towards adults and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff support those who speak English as an additional language exceptionally effectively, providing a language-rich environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff will act swiftly and appropriately if there are any behaviour or bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and are taught how to stay safe physically and when using online technology.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff agree that pupils are kept safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Early years staff work well with parents and communicate about their children鈥檚 personal development and learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are invited to attend clubs after school, many of which support learning needs and help progress.
Teacher Engagement: Pupils have supportive relationships with staff and enjoy different ways of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use subject-specific vocabulary, enabling pupils to develop their use of language exceptionally well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide support and challenge to teachers to ensure that assessments of pupils鈥� achievements are accurate.
Teaching Staff Challenges: During non-core subjects, teaching assistants are not deployed consistently to support pupils' progress effectively.
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About Us
Foxdell Infant School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 586 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Foxdell Schools' Federation and to our website.
Both Foxdell Infant School and Foxdell Junior School originally welcomed students in 1972 and 1974, respectively.
On May 1, 2018, the two institutions were federated.
Together, in collaboration with the home, we want to create a positive learning environment that enables kids to establish solid foundations for future growth.
Giving our kids the best learning opportunities is part of our commitment to fostering their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
In order to do this, we provide a cutting-edge curriculum that makes use of captivating topics and resources, together with a wide choice of extracurricular activities, such as a variety of school visits with residential options in our Junior School.
We think that building a strong bond between family and school is the only way to ensure the best outcomes for the kids in our care.
Parents have a variety of opportunities to learn about and participate in their children's education, such as celebratory assemblies, curriculum summaries, and our twice-monthly newsletters distributed by each school.
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Both Foxdell Infant School and Foxdell Junior School originally welcomed students in 1972 and 1974, respectively.
On May 1, 2018, the two institutions were federated.
Together, in collaboration with the home, we want to create a positive learning environment that enables kids to establish solid foundations for future growth.
Giving our kids the best learning opportunities is part of our commitment to fostering their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
In order to do this, we provide a cutting-edge curriculum that makes use of captivating topics and resources, together with a wide choice of extracurricular activities, such as a variety of school visits with residential options in our Junior School.
We think that building a strong bond between family and school is the only way to ensure the best outcomes for the kids in our care.
Parents have a variety of opportunities to learn about and participate in their children's education, such as celebratory assemblies, curriculum summaries, and our twice-monthly newsletters distributed by each school.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Foxdell Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1