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Sixpenny Handley First School
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Sixpenny Handley First School
- Primary
- Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge SP5 5NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-trained staff teach phonics effectively from Reception
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum across most subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Some older pupils do not get precise reading support
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils revisit previous learning and apply knowledge well
Support for Falling Behind: Younger pupils needing help receive precise support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear routines, high expectations, and rare disruptions
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders use assessment to identify needs; staff adapt activities effectively
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; adults resolve concerns swiftly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach pupils how to stay safe, including online safety
Parent Feedback: Parents are proud of the happy and inclusive environment
Parental Involvement: The school provides various opportunities for parental involvement
Extracurricular Activities: A plentiful range of clubs including art, dodgeball, and ukulele
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge in most subjects
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers spot misconceptions and errors quickly
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About Us
Sixpenny Handley First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 89 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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 | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 2-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sixpenny Handley First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1