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Northern Parade Infant School
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Northern Parade Infant School
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- Portsmouth PO2 9NJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with a well-sequenced program starting early. High-quality interventions aid struggling readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum identifies essential knowledge; pupils achieve well where content is precise and ordered.
Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a new phonics scheme but not all staff have been trained to use it.
Success of the Curriculum: The teaching of reading is effective for most pupils, but not all. Mathematics curriculum is better supported.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders鈥� plans to develop the curriculum in other subjects are still a work in progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some areas, curriculum lacks precision, which can hinder pupil progress. Curriculum refinement needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Past poor results, but now improved with effective curriculum changes.
Support for Falling Behind: Strong support with regular high-quality interventions for struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent routines help students behave well; they treat others with respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Struggling readers are not always given the extra practice to help them to keep up. The mathematics curriculum is better supported.
Support for Falling Behind: Vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged, are not always supported well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well in lessons, but concerns about bullying are not fully resolved for some pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke strategies and adaptations ensure effective curriculum access.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinators work to identify needs quickly, but staff are not always equipped to support these pupils effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team provides highly valued extra support for vulnerable pupils and families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand how to stay safe and report concerns; robust attendance systems.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff quickly investigate reports of unkind behaviour, but some pupils feel their concerns are not fully resolved.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders and took parent feedback into account.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy varied activities including clubs like choir and gymnastics.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse clubs like gardening and dance enhance learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have introduced new programmes and prioritised training for teachers to develop their subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure that pupils learn age-appropriate knowledge and strategies in mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff are trained to use the new phonics scheme; leadership in subjects is underdeveloped.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� thinking about the Reception curriculum is not as far along; assessment of staff understanding and capability is ongoing.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective in many areas but needs consistent subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variable teacher subject knowledge impacts task design and pupil understanding.
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Northern Parade Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 243 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 34 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A part of the Kings Group Academy, Northern Parade Schools is a non-denominational County School. Boys and girls ages 4 to 11 may attend this institution. On Portsea Island, just to the north of Portsmouth City Center, the school was constructed in the 1930s. The two schools are now Federated and collaborate as a virtual Primary on the same campus. a collaborative creative community working to inspire, test, and develop resilience in our autonomous learners. To guarantee that we give your kid the best education possible, the staff, governors, and parents at Northern Parade are committed to cooperating. To encourage and assist each child in achieving their full potential in all spheres of learning, including social, moral, spiritual, cooperative, emotional, physical, and cultural ones. to provide kids the resilience they need to develop into autonomous, creative thinkers and lifelong learners in a world that is constantly changing. to create educational experiences that encourage enquiring, reflecting, challenging, and innovating in good ways. ensuring excellence in teaching and learning in a superior learning environment, under the direction of the principal, and in all facets of school life. to honour excellence and appreciate the individuality of each student and staff member. to offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum with a focus on the fundamentals of science, math, and English. Make the school community a happy, safe, and engaging place to learn so that everyone can reach their full potential. The Value Dragons at our school aid us in remembering what they are.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 34.7 | 17.5 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 100 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 102 | 105 |
| 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 - 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
34 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northern Parade Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
