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Old Town Infant School and Nursery
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Old Town Infant School and Nursery
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH15 1QB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is strong as it is based on an accurate assessment of pupils鈥� needs. Pupils make good progress from their starting points
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers plan activities that enable pupils to gain knowledge and move forward quickly
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils do not form letters correctly, weakening progress in writing
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improving the teaching of reading has been a key priority this year
Support for Falling Behind: Flexible teaching arrangements ensure pupils who need to make more rapid progress are supported well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and polite; they move around calmly and without fuss
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff gave children with SEND plenty of time to settle and made significant progress during the year
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any issues quickly. Pupils say they feel safe at school
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff build positive relationships with parents and understand challenges they may be facing
Parent Feedback: Most parents are extremely positive about how teachers help their children to achieve well
Teacher Engagement: You support staff well, providing them with good-quality feedback
Impact on Student Progress: Focused teaching and frequent reading help disadvantaged boys catch up with their peers
Teaching Staff Challenges: Weak letter formation and handwriting among some pupils affects their progress
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About Us
Old Town Infant School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 192 students from age 3-7 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 4-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 24 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| 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 Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1