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R A Butler Infant School
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R A Butler Infant School
- Primary
- Saffron Walden CB11 3DG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong improvements in reading, writing, and maths, with standards now consistently high.
Success of the Curriculum: The wider curriculum fires pupils鈥� imagination and motivates them to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: The wider curriculum requires better planning for subjects to be consistently taught in sufficient depth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are consistently high.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders鈥� actions have led to rapid improvements where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exemplify the 鈥�6Rs鈥� values and maintain successful relationships.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school supports pupils with special educational needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is of paramount importance, and the school works closely with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the fantastic learning experiences and believe the school is well led and managed.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved as much as possible in their children鈥檚 learning and school life.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers music and dance workshops and various themed weeks and special days.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are encouraged to follow professional interests and take part in regular training.
Impact on Student Progress: A rigorous training program has led to strong progress in key subjects from their starting points.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff feel supported and proud to work at the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders monitor teaching quality and ensure regular staff training for continuous improvement.
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R A Butler Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 269 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | 21.9 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 107 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 113 |
| 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at R A Butler Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1