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Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School
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Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School
- Primary
- Chesterfield S41 8NF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics programme helps pupils become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and sequenced across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects do not identify the most important information that pupils need to know and remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are supported well with tailored support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in classes and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff have a fully rounded understanding of SEND pupils' needs and provide tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Regular staff training ensures safeguarding is the highest priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders provide valuable help and support to pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View survey.
Parental Involvement: School council involves planning new outdoor space and improvements in recycling.
Extracurricular Activities: The school's '20 things to do before eight' ensure a wide variety of activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging activities, although some inconsistencies exist.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers expect pupils to achieve too much too quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure teachers plan learning that builds incrementally.
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Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 86 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website and to extend a warm welcome to Gilbert Heathcote Nursery & Infant School. We are a very joyful, artistic, progressive, and inventive school, enabling us to provide the very best start to your children's education. Our website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students. Our students are nice, considerate, and truly passionate about studying, and we are so proud of them. We are incredibly pleased of each of their unique skills, as well as of the way they approach learning with positivity and an open mind. They are an honour to their families and schools. Why not visit and find out for yourself? You can count on receiving a warm welcome from everyone at Gilbert's School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 23.6 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 106 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | - | 108 | 101 |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1