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St Stephen's Infant School
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St Stephen's Infant School
- Primary
- Canterbury CT2 7AB
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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: New phonics programme introduced from Reception Year, adults model sounds accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum well thought out, builds on learning progressively, and encourages exploration and discovery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not always design tasks that enable pupils to build knowledge systematically in newer subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Performance in maths and reading assessed through new phonics programme and well-matched reading books.
Support for Falling Behind: Relevant support put in place for pupils needing help in learning to read.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour across the school is calm, polite, and well-mannered. Pupils feel safe and are proud of their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective and bespoke support for pupils with SEND, helping them become independent learners.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know staff will listen to any concerns and act quickly. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding, promoting inclusivity and understanding of differences.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View. School values parents' opinions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities at playtimes. Pupils enjoy variety of experiences beyond the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported by leaders to implement curriculum effectively. Staff take time to know pupils and families well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils understand their behavior and emotions, fostering self-control and effective emotional management.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In some foundation subjects, teachers need to better identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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St Stephen's Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 269 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 20.5 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 104 | 103 |
| 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1