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Northern Infant School
- Primary
- Fareham PO16 8DG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Parents support their child with mathematics, handwriting, phonics and reading during the first 10 minutes of learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Children make good social and academic progress, and subjects offer memorable experiences like visits.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to use information about pupils鈥� learning more precisely when planning tasks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils who attained the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics was higher than the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants offer well-targeted extra teaching opportunities to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic to learn and attend school well. Children and staff treat everyone with mutual respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents and carers praise the school鈥檚 provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including medical needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that there is no bullying and know about internet safety. Teachers promptly report concerns to the school's designated safeguarding lead.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; records are detailed and accurate. Governors have an effective overview of systems and procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents say the school has a 鈥榝amily feel鈥�, which nurtures their child and enables them to make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents join their child for the first 10 minutes of learning, and workshops are offered to help parents support their child's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: An exciting range of after-school clubs, such as cosmic yoga, extend learning beyond the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Middle leaders and teachers receive high-quality training opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: The senior leadership team checks pupils鈥� progress diligently to ensure they make expected or better progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent decline in children鈥檚 attainment at the end of Reception is being addressed with enhanced provision.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors asked leaders to ensure teaching continues to improve. Leaders monitor pupils' progress diligently.
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Northern Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 134 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are all extremely proud of Northern Infant School.
Our children benefit from attending a small, welcoming infant school that focuses on students just beginning their educational journey while ensuring a smooth transition into junior school when the time comes.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition of all areas of school life for your children from 2 to 11 years old, we also work closely with the pre-school located on site, in between the two schools.
We have high expectations for all of our kids, and our vision, which includes the motto "Believe, Succeed, Achieve," reflects this.
We also make sure that our kids know how to read, write, do mathematical calculations, and use modern technology because these are crucial abilities for academic success.
We want our kids to be well-informed about the world, its people, history, and traditions. We also want them to be self-assured, autonomous learners who can persevere in the face of adversity.
Our compassionate, dedicated, and diligent staff members are committed to giving children the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to enjoy learning and lay solid foundations for the future.
Any day is a terrific day to visit since there is a great attitude of effort, excitement for learning, and enjoyment every day.
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Our children benefit from attending a small, welcoming infant school that focuses on students just beginning their educational journey while ensuring a smooth transition into junior school when the time comes.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition of all areas of school life for your children from 2 to 11 years old, we also work closely with the pre-school located on site, in between the two schools.
We have high expectations for all of our kids, and our vision, which includes the motto "Believe, Succeed, Achieve," reflects this.
We also make sure that our kids know how to read, write, do mathematical calculations, and use modern technology because these are crucial abilities for academic success.
We want our kids to be well-informed about the world, its people, history, and traditions. We also want them to be self-assured, autonomous learners who can persevere in the face of adversity.
Our compassionate, dedicated, and diligent staff members are committed to giving children the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to enjoy learning and lay solid foundations for the future.
Any day is a terrific day to visit since there is a great attitude of effort, excitement for learning, and enjoyment every day.
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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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northern Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
