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Lons Infant School
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Lons Infant School
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- Ripley DE5 3SE
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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 | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured a broad and balanced curriculum with high expectations.
Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics and early reading is inconsistent, causing confusion among pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum for pupils with SEND has not been as carefully considered and is less effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtime, showing politeness and respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do not always remember the most important knowledge taught in a lesson.
Support for Falling Behind: No consistent system in place to help pupils who are falling behind in reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND do not always receive necessary extra support and experience a well-sequenced curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff deal with issues quickly and fairly. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant to potential signs of abuse and incidents are reported swiftly.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold positive views about the school and appreciate the care their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents say that communication with staff is a strength.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are provided many opportunities to extend their understanding of the world beyond the classroom.
Outdoor Facilities: Includes using local grounds and visiting various places in the community.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have received relevant training to support pupils with SEND.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching of phonics is inconsistent, causing slower progress in reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders do not check often enough how well the curriculum is being taught.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have not had sufficient opportunities to make checks on their areas of responsibility.
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About Us
Lons Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 71 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lons Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1