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Herne Bay Infant School
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Herne Bay Infant School
- Primary
- Canterbury CT6 5SH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics has strengthened, leading to improvements in reading levels.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum inspires learners, motivating them with varied learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progression in subjects is not fully embedded across all classes to ensure depth of learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, making good progress from their starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support provided through well-planned interventions helps pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, maintaining good conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEN pupils receive appropriate and effective additional support tailored to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and are confident that staff will help with any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes good attitudes towards welfare, ensuring a safe and enriching environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's welcoming and supportive atmosphere and appreciate their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Regular sharing of children's progress and workshops like phonics sessions engage parents effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs and activities enriches students' personal and academic development.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is vibrant and offers diverse play options enhancing physical and imaginative skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning fun and engaging, fostering positive relationships with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality has led to better student outcomes in key subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous checks on teaching quality by local authority have shown improvements since the last inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lack of depth in questioning affects the pace of learning for some pupils.
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Herne Bay Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 302 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Herne Bay Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1