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Spire Nursery and Infant School
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Spire Nursery and Infant School
- Primary
- Chesterfield S40 2EU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff waste no opportunity to improve language and communication by conversing with children clearly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress, with many achieving national standards in subjects by Year 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needs to be done on attendance as it remains below the national average.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve in line with national standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessments to identify gaps and address them systematically, improving skills pupils lack.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, bullying is infrequent and dealt with quickly when it occurs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent tailored provision for pupils with SEND, supported by skilled and highly caring staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant, well-trained in safeguarding, and handle bullying and name-calling effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach pupils to protect themselves from various dangers, ensuring their safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously recommend the school, praising the support given to their children.
Parental Involvement: Regular feedback on child鈥檚 progress, timely raising of concerns, and strong parent support.
Extracurricular Activities: Children look after chickens, rabbits, and grow vegetables, making learning come alive.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent, spacious outdoor spaces that enhance learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Robust appraisal processes with challenging targets for teachers; new staff are well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching allows pupils to catch up with peers nationally; most able pupils make rapid progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Governors and leaders monitor teaching quality and provide continuous improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessments are precise and regularly moderated with other schools and local authority.
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About Us
Spire Nursery and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 183 students from age 2-7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 22.1 |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spire Nursery and Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1