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Piddle Valley Church of England First School
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Piddle Valley Church of England First School
- Primary
- Piddletrenthide DT2 7QL
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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 given the highest priority and pupils learn to read rapidly with high-quality texts underpinning planning.
Success of the Curriculum: New leaders have introduced a more effective curriculum and expectations have risen.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, planning lacks refinement affecting students' ability to learn new content effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use strong assessment and targeted support to ensure pupils keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well but occasionally need reminding to do their best. They enjoy play and social times.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to read rapidly, but their basic knowledge of mathematics needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff link learning to pupils' interests and build on what they already know, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and state that bullying is not an issue.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The diverse outdoor learning spaces promote pupils' physical and mental well-being.
Parent Feedback: Some parents lack confidence due to historical weaknesses in engagement. New leaders are working to improve this.
Parental Involvement: The school should continue to strengthen community engagement for better collaboration.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips and visits enrich pupils' learning whenever possible.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has rewarding resources including a range of outdoor learning spaces.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers utilise well-sequenced planning to promote learning across subjects in meaningful ways.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements to the curriculum have enhanced students' readiness for the next stage of education.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Curriculum improvement plans are systematic and effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is variation in how curriculum improvements are implemented, requiring further consistency.
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About Us
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 53 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-9 | 2-11 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11 | 22.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | 109 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1