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Holt Farm Infant School
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Holt Farm Infant School
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- Hawkwell SS4 1RS
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make good progress in linking sounds to letters, learning to write, and understanding numbers.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have been rising since the last inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work is not always hard enough for the most-able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are broadly average by the end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Support groups in literacy and numeracy help pupils improve their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and safety in lessons and around the school are good.
Support for SEND Pupils: The teaching and support for disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is good.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a developing understanding of different types of bullying and staff deal with incidents effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� behaviour and safety around the school is good.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents and carers agree that pupils behave well and feel safe in school.
Parental Involvement: The school has established strong links with parents through home visits and frequent sharing of information.
Extracurricular Activities: Good opportunities to enrich learning include a variety of visits and visitors to the school and a wide range of after school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play safely outside in the playground and during 鈥榳et play鈥� in classrooms.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers offer a wide range of approaches to interest pupils, including working alone, in pairs and in small groups.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching has moved from satisfactory to good, resulting in good progress in basic skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Tasks for a few of the most able pupils are not demanding enough at times.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of feedback to pupils in lessons is good, though teachers do not always inform them of their next steps in learning.
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Holt Farm Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 206 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holt Farm Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
