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Holywell Village First School
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Holywell Village First School
- Primary
- Seaton Valley NE25 0LN
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: There has been a very effective program for improving pupils' writing.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is now a strength of the school and is particularly effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Standards in mathematics are not as high as in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards overall are above the expected level.
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils receive individual tuition in writing, which is particularly good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior is good, and pupils interact courteously with adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs benefit from well-matched programs of work and sensitive care.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils' sense of feeling safe is outstanding due to the strong emphasis on safety across the curriculum.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good quality safeguarding systems are in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care their children receive, mentioning the family context created for learning.
Parental Involvement: There is close partnership with parents and outside agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Extracurricular Activities: There is an interesting range of visits and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make lessons interesting and provide a range of contrasting activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Good planning between teachers and assistants ensures understanding of pupils' learning goals.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are thorough and efficient assessment systems in place.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Marking of pupils' work in writing is very good, but guidance in math lacks detail.
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Holywell Village First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 162 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holywell Village First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1