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Ovingham Church of England First School
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Ovingham Church of England First School
- Primary
- Ovington NE42 6DE
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| 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: Reading is a priority, with organized phonics teaching leading to most pupils becoming fluent readers by Year 3. Staff support weaker readers well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been reviewed post-pandemic for better retention and breadth. Pupils study a broad range of subjects without narrowing.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is some inconsistency in teachers' familiarity with the new mathematics approach, requiring further work for uniformity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is prioritized, with pupils reading regularly and quickly becoming fluent. Mathematics learning is sequenced logically for problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive support from Reception, including those new to English. Teachers identify pupils needing extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and understand the school's behavior systems. Staff effectively monitor and intervene at playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are ambitious for pupils with SEND, adapting teaching as needed and providing additional support in phonics and mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand different types of bullying and know how to report concerns. Staff ensure the safety and positive play at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and the school promotes core values like 'faith, hope, and love'. However, there's room to improve understanding of tolerance and respect.
Parent Feedback: Most parents provide positive feedback about the school's strong community ethos and efforts.
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum organization and teacher planning result in high pupil achievement. Consistency in intervention opportunities needs monitoring.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding to plan future learning, though opportunities for interventions are sometimes missed.
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Ovingham Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 133 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-9 | 2-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ovingham Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1