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Shillington Lower School
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Shillington Lower School
- Primary
- Shillington SG5 3NX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn phonics daily from the early years to read well. Staff training identifies gaps in reading knowledge quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The development of a broad and ambitious curriculum has been a priority for leaders.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, curriculum plans are in the early stages of implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding and provide success criteria to help them achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are less fluent readers receive extra practice and support so that they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff provide clear rules and familiar routines that support pupils to behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported and take part in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe, and bullying is rare. Leaders deal with it effectively when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know how to identify and record concerns about pupils that may be at risk of harm.
Parent Feedback: Parents and pupils are confident that if bullying does occur, leaders deal with it effectively.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are persistent in finding the right help and support for families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and activities, such as gardening and multisports.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils learn about water safety from a young age through access to the school swimming pool.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received useful training. This has given them the expertise to be precise in what they teach.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers put plans in place that meet pupils鈥� individual needs so that they can access learning with their peers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are focused on improving teachers鈥� subject knowledge to ensure the curriculum is taught well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have a secure understanding of how key knowledge in some subjects builds over time.
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Shillington Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 126 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shillington Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1