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Parsons Down Infant School
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Parsons Down Infant School
- Primary
- Thatcham RG19 3SR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is strong with commitment to improving reading outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is engaging and offers a broad range of experiences, supporting pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure progressive skill development in all subjects and utilize expertise across the partnership.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making stronger progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support helps disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy learning, showing confidence and strong relationships.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support plans are in place, ensuring strong progress for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has meticulous safeguarding systems and provides a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong safeguarding culture prioritizes pupil welfare, with regular staff training.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, agreeing that their children receive good education and care.
Parental Involvement: Close work with parents ensures individual pupil support, enhancing progress.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor play and activities are well planned, providing a seamless learning experience.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy yoga and after-school clubs but would appreciate more sporting opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high with shared responsibility and valued opinions.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching consistency leads to better pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check and challenge teaching quality, aiming for consistent improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not set sufficiently challenging work.
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About Us
Parsons Down Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 90 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 25.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parsons Down Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1