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Horton St Michael's CofE First School
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Horton St Michael's CofE First School
- Primary
- Horton ST13 8RU
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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: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum, starting in Nursery. Phonics teaching is effective and well-supported.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is continually improving with positive impacts. Pupils generally achieve well in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to use assessment better to adapt the curriculum, and expectations for handwriting and presentation should be higher.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils practice reading regularly and apply phonics knowledge confidently. Curriculum changes have had a positive impact on learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle receive high-quality interventions to become confident and fluent readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school and show positive attitudes to learning, although work presentation sometimes lacks pride.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND, can learn the full curriculum and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy in school, and any disagreements are dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A programme of assemblies and lessons helps keep pupils healthy and safe. Staff support pupil well-being effectively.
Parent Feedback: One parent described the school as 鈥榳arm, friendly, and nurturing,鈥� reflecting the overall positive feedback from parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of clubs and trips, broadening their experiences and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� effective subject knowledge and curriculum delivery lead to good pupil achievement, with some needing better assessments.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's curriculum sets essential knowledge and vocabulary, but teachers need to use assessments more systematically.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not always use assessment well enough to move pupils' learning on, and sometimes their expectations for handwriting are low.
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About Us
Horton St Michael's CofE First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 80 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-9 | 3-9 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 11.3 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horton St Michael's CofE First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1