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Overdale Infant School
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Overdale Infant School
- Primary
- Blaby District LE2 3YA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a strong curriculum in some subjects.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading and phonics does not help all pupils to read with confidence and fluency.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum thinking is not as clear.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and generally behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of reading and phonics does not help all pupils to read with confidence and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils struggle to read unfamiliar words; they receive insufficient support to catch up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Access to the curriculum is variable for some pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a strong culture of care and regular safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive but want more information about their child's progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents would like more information from the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff provide regular opportunities for pupils to recap their knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers frequently check pupils鈥� learning and address misconceptions quickly.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are inconsistent in their implementation of the school's phonics programme.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff inconsistency affects the quality of phonics and reading teaching.
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Overdale Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 330 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a vibrant, successful school with incredibly enthusiastic students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
We appreciate each child as a person, appreciating their individuality and giving them with a safe, supportive learning environment in which they can fully develop their abilities.
We have very high academic standards and make sure that skills are taught within a cutting-edge, imaginative curriculum that offers each child the right amount of challenge and support.
We place a high priority on the collaboration between home and school and think that by working together, we can make sure your kids grow up to be content and self-assured people.
It is recommended for parents, carers, and volunteers to participate in all facets of school life, assist the kids, and recognise their accomplishments.
To provide every child the best chance to enjoy and flourish while attending Overdale Infant School, we collaborate closely with schools and other organisations throughout our dynamic community.
Please call the office to set up an appointment if you are about to join us for the first time and would like to visit before selecting a school for your child.
You can trust that your child will receive an exceptional education in a secure, engaging, and fascinating environment if you decide to send him or her to Overdale Infant School. We look forward to working in cooperation with you.
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We appreciate each child as a person, appreciating their individuality and giving them with a safe, supportive learning environment in which they can fully develop their abilities.
We have very high academic standards and make sure that skills are taught within a cutting-edge, imaginative curriculum that offers each child the right amount of challenge and support.
We place a high priority on the collaboration between home and school and think that by working together, we can make sure your kids grow up to be content and self-assured people.
It is recommended for parents, carers, and volunteers to participate in all facets of school life, assist the kids, and recognise their accomplishments.
To provide every child the best chance to enjoy and flourish while attending Overdale Infant School, we collaborate closely with schools and other organisations throughout our dynamic community.
Please call the office to set up an appointment if you are about to join us for the first time and would like to visit before selecting a school for your child.
You can trust that your child will receive an exceptional education in a secure, engaging, and fascinating environment if you decide to send him or her to Overdale Infant School. We look forward to working in cooperation with you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 23.3 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 106 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Overdale Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1