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Stondon Lower School
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Stondon Lower School
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- Stondon SG16 6LQ
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a key focus with a new phonics program introduced. Staff teach this consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and relevant, enabling pupils to achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Support for pupils struggling in reading is not always effective, and some early years curriculum areas are not clearly defined.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are reading at or above the expected level.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, with positive learning behaviors and pride in roles and responsibilities.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading get additional tuition, but consistency needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identification and provision for SEND pupils are well-suited and a strength of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and pupils feel safe. Staff help manage unkind behavior effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are aware of risks to pupils and follow up concerns diligently with appropriate support.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the nurturing and caring environment where children thrive.
Parental Involvement: Parents are positive about the school, as reflected in survey responses and informal discussions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in interesting trips and meet visitors, enriching their learning experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about leaders鈥� support for their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessments effectively to check understanding and adapt lessons, leading to good achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing training and support have enhanced staff subject knowledge and teaching strategies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent effectiveness in additional reading support sessions for struggling pupils.
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Stondon Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 147 students from age 5-9 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 | 5-9 | 3-11 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 21 |
| 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 Stondon Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1