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St Helen's Catholic Infant School
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St Helen's Catholic Infant School
- Primary
- Brentwood CM15 9BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school has successfully cultivated a strong love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly ambitious and meticulously thought through.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff are still getting to grips with which reading books and strategies best support pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support is provided for pupils to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A few pupils who find reading tricky do not always practise their reading using books that match their phonics knowledge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported exceptionally well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know they are very safe while at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is calm and purposeful, ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents strongly believe the school effectively supports their children's education and well-being.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure parents are very closely involved at every step.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs such as Spanish, karate, and sewing enrich the curriculum and enhance pupils' well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Areas such as the 鈥榩eace garden鈥� offer quiet spaces for pupils to calm when needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are extremely well supported by leaders and receive high-quality training.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff deliver the curriculum with expertise, supporting pupils to build their knowledge over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide staff with well-considered support to deliver high-quality teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few staff need additional support in selecting appropriate reading materials and strategies.
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St Helen's Catholic Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 212 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 25.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Helen's Catholic Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1