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Motcombe Infants' School
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Motcombe Infants' School
- Primary
- Eastbourne BN21 1SN
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The drive to raise standards in reading has been conspicuously successful.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good gains in their learning with engaging and stimulating activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide more opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical calculation skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading have notably improved, and mathematics skills are good but need more application.
Support for Falling Behind: Close attention and individual support programs are rapidly provided when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in classrooms and around the school with effective systems in place.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is strong and sensitive provision for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they progress well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems manage behaviour; pupils feel safe, and bullying is rare and swiftly addressed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff supervise entrances during morning arrival; systems enhance pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident that their children are well looked after and that behaviour is good.
Parental Involvement: The school has successful links with families and relevant agencies to improve attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of exciting topics and activities such as the breakfast club contributes well to learning and development.
Outdoor Facilities: Resident chickens and the local environment are used to provide enriching and 鈥榬eal-life鈥� activities to promote learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide stimulating and worthwhile activities that engage pupils well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good overall, aiding in pupils' good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, tasks do not accurately match pupils鈥� learning needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Opportunities to engage all pupils throughout lessons are sometimes missed.
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Motcombe Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 230 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 25.8 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Motcombe Infants' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
