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Mudeford Community Infants' School
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Mudeford Community Infants' School
- Primary
- Christchurch BH23 3HH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a strength. In 2018, the vast majority of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard in the phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed and implemented a curriculum that is progressive, relevant, and evaluative, engaging pupils through topics like dinosaurs and 'Creepy Christchurch'.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on foundational knowledge in reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, and science.
Success of the Curriculum: Established curriculums in English and math; improvements underway in other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not routinely provide opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical understanding, which weakens progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Needs deeper knowledge in some subjects; refine content for high achievement.
Support for Falling Behind: When leaders have recognized that pupils are falling behind, they have put in place effective interventions that get pupils back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, positive learners who participate enthusiastically in activities and enjoy talking about what they are doing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High achievement by Year 2 in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, work hard, and contribute to a positive school environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils currently in the school are making strong progress from their starting points. However, planned activities sometimes lack purpose in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment identifies and addresses gaps, but adaptation needed for misconceptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo has well-established systems to identify precisely pupils鈥� needs, and as a result, pupils with SEND make strong progress toward their individual targets.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke curriculums in place, but need precise target addressing.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel happy and safe in school; bullying 鈥榥ever happens鈥�. All staff understand their role in keeping children safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong working relationships with external agencies ensure the most vulnerable families receive the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding with stringent attendance systems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teaches friendship, difference acceptance, and responsible citizenship.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school and would recommend it to other parents.
Parental Involvement: A range of opportunities for parents to engage in activities alongside their children are provided.
Parent Feedback: Parents are exceptionally positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports premium funding enhances pupils鈥� experiences in PE and sport, increasing participation in after-school activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Children benefit from a wide range of indoor and outdoor resources that provide stimulating learning opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers football, cheerleading, and more; diverse visitor programs and events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff demonstrate high expectations for their pupils and use previous assessments to ensure that work is matched appropriately.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and teaching assistants assess pupils鈥� needs and enable them to make strong progress toward their individual targets.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders have eliminated weaker teaching but some legacy weaknesses remain in pupils鈥� attainment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are inconsistencies in how teachers are interpreting the agreed assessment criteria, affecting monitoring reliability.
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About Us
Mudeford Community Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 180 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 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 | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 25.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 100 |
| 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mudeford Community Infants' School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1