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Milborne St Andrew First School
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Milborne St Andrew First School
- Primary
- Milborne St. Andrew DT11 0JE
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the centre, with a new phonics scheme and staff trained in this approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established a broad and balanced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities do not always deepen knowledge; expectations sometimes not high enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff carefully plan trips and recap what pupils have learned previously before moving on to new content.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff swiftly provide extra support to those with gaps in reading knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are articulate and inquisitive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify pupils with SEND early and ensure needs are met, working closely with families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have established a strong safeguarding culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know local safeguarding risks and follow up promptly.
Parent Feedback: Parents have overwhelmingly positive views and feel staff care for their children well.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel leaders listen to any concerns they might have.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop talents through clubs such as art, tennis, and forest school.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy playing on a range of equipment and using the extensive outdoor space.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high and leaders take workload into account.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors make regular checks on curriculum and provision for SEND.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers generally implement the curriculum well but sometimes lack high expectations.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not teach content as leaders expect, affecting sequential knowledge building.
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About Us
Milborne St Andrew First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 56 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-9 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 104 | 106 |
| 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Milborne St Andrew First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1