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Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
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Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Helmingham IP14 6EX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Inconsistent early reading curriculum implementation affects accuracy and fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Challenging, broad, and balanced curriculum identified but not consistently implemented.
Areas Needing Improvement: Gaps in curriculum delivery mean pupils miss important content.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, good classroom behaviour, calm and orderly environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers review prior learning but gaps exist in knowledge retention.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment but early reading progress is patchy due to inconsistent phonics teaching.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified early; supported by external agencies, but face same curriculum inconsistencies as others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare bullying incidents are quickly addressed; safe school environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and community understanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents express views through Ofsted Parent View; generally positive feedback.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to engage, including sports day participation.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and involved in changes.
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in vital knowledge hinder some students' progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are still adapting to curriculum changes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teacher support and training are appreciated but need consistency.
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About Us
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 26 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.3 | 7.8 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 96 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 102 | 109 |
| 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1