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Layston Church of England First School
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Layston Church of England First School
- Primary
- Buntingford SG9 9EU
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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 | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils' reading books match the sounds they are learning, but some pupils who fall behind are not always supported to catch up quickly enough.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is at various stages of development; successful in subjects like mathematics but inconsistent elsewhere.
Areas Needing Improvement: The early years curriculum does not ensure children receive the knowledge, vocabulary, and skills needed for Year 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum in mathematics is precisely planned and pupils learn intended knowledge successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Many pupils behave well and display positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils who fall behind in reading are not always supported to catch up quickly enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are generally well supported with specific adjustments and tailored curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils demonstrate an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and know how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is some discontent regarding decisions school leaders take when managing high-level behaviour incidents.
Parent Feedback: There are some staff and parental concerns about behaviour and management.
Extracurricular Activities: An array of wider opportunities, including clubs and outdoor learning, are on offer.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils from different year groups enthuse about learning in the forest.
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About Us
Layston Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 146 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On the outskirts of Buntingford and with a view of it, Layston School is located in a lovely rural setting.
With a big school field and imaginative play areas, the school is roomy and well-equipped.
Co-educational, voluntary-controlled, Church of England school is what our school is.
All of our work is based on our Christian ethos and commitment to the church.
The school's life is crucial to our everyday act of worship.
Our range of ages is 4 to 9.
We only allow 30 students to enrol each year, so kids are always taught in age-specific classes.
Five first schools make up the three tier structure of which we are a part.
Layston First School is remarkable as a Church of England school in terms of its distinctiveness and effectiveness.
Many of our kids go to Layston Pre-School and Nursery, which is housed in our school and serves kids as young as two and a half.
On our property, Buntings Out of School also runs a breakfast and after-school programme.
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With a big school field and imaginative play areas, the school is roomy and well-equipped.
Co-educational, voluntary-controlled, Church of England school is what our school is.
All of our work is based on our Christian ethos and commitment to the church.
The school's life is crucial to our everyday act of worship.
Our range of ages is 4 to 9.
We only allow 30 students to enrol each year, so kids are always taught in age-specific classes.
Five first schools make up the three tier structure of which we are a part.
Layston First School is remarkable as a Church of England school in terms of its distinctiveness and effectiveness.
Many of our kids go to Layston Pre-School and Nursery, which is housed in our school and serves kids as young as two and a half.
On our property, Buntings Out of School also runs a breakfast and after-school programme.
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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-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-9 | 3-11 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Layston Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1