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Puddletown Church of England First School
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Puddletown Church of England First School
- Primary
- Puddletown DT2 8FZ
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has prioritised early reading, mathematics, and phonics, but younger pupils need to practice more to secure understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well sequenced in prioritized areas but needs better definition across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums in many subjects lack precise knowledge and skill identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recent outcomes in statutory assessments reflect well-sequenced curriculum in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in phonics receive necessary support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered but incidents of low-level behaviour are not always addressed.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is updating its SEND provision but support is still developing and not always meeting needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and know adults will help if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents agree their children are happy and safe at the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents who responded to Ofsted's survey said their children are happy and safe.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs including art and volleyball.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils particularly enjoy playtimes and the outside areas, including go-karts for key stage 2.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher engagement and support for staff workload and well-being are appreciated.
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About Us
Puddletown Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 137 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Puddletown First School, we think every child can contribute to the community at large and to our school.
We want to help each child develop their self-belief in their limitless capacity for growth because we believe in the power of "yet."
Instead of saying "I can't do it," say "I can't do it...yet."
We exhort the kids to take on challenges and view failure as a step in the learning process.
Our school is based on four basic ideals that we have established.
Responsibility taking ownership of our behaviour and the impact it has on both ourselves and other people.
gaining knowledge of taking up care of the world.
realising that mistakes are inevitable and that we may learn from them.
As a Church School, we employ these throughout our Collective Worship when we use the example of Christ as the Light in the World. They originate from the example and teachings of Jesus.
Through the application of these ideals and the celebration of accomplishment through our "Shining Light" award, we feel that all of our children have the potential to shine.
We are confident that these principles, along with the family-centered culture we foster at Puddletown First, will help our students become global citizens who defend the ideals of a contemporary, intelligent, diverse, and democratic society.
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We want to help each child develop their self-belief in their limitless capacity for growth because we believe in the power of "yet."
Instead of saying "I can't do it," say "I can't do it...yet."
We exhort the kids to take on challenges and view failure as a step in the learning process.
Our school is based on four basic ideals that we have established.
Responsibility taking ownership of our behaviour and the impact it has on both ourselves and other people.
gaining knowledge of taking up care of the world.
realising that mistakes are inevitable and that we may learn from them.
As a Church School, we employ these throughout our Collective Worship when we use the example of Christ as the Light in the World. They originate from the example and teachings of Jesus.
Through the application of these ideals and the celebration of accomplishment through our "Shining Light" award, we feel that all of our children have the potential to shine.
We are confident that these principles, along with the family-centered culture we foster at Puddletown First, will help our students become global citizens who defend the ideals of a contemporary, intelligent, diverse, and democratic society.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-9 | 2-9 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 26.7 | 13.7 |
| 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Puddletown Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1