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Gems Wantage Primary Academy
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Gems Wantage Primary Academy
- Primary
- Wantage OX12 7GQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders are passionate about developing pupils鈥� love of reading. Highly skilled teachers ensure that pupils get off to an excellent start when learning to read.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an aspirational curriculum that is meticulously planned and well sequenced.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read books matched to sounds that they know. Pupils use carefully considered strategies to understand mathematical concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who are struggling to learn to read receive highly effective support. Teachers check pupils鈥� knowledge across the curriculum regularly to identify gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct around the school and on the playground is exemplary. They feel safe and happy in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND swiftly. Plans to support these pupils are precise. Staff provide well-planned support that is subtle, but highly effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and leaders act on any occurrences of unkindness, resolving matters swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong culture where safeguarding is everyone鈥檚 responsibility. Leaders ensure that all pupils are safe and well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school.
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Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate and enjoy attending a wide range of school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils planted 300 trees in the local area, supporting the community.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly positive about the support they receive from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers give very well-planned support and advice that helps pupils become articulate and inspiring individuals.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� knowledge across the curriculum regularly to identify gaps and misconceptions.
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About Us
Gems Wantage Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 233 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gems Wantage Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1