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Thorns Community Infant School
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Thorns Community Infant School
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- Kenilworth CV8 2DS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils do well in learning phonics (linking sounds and letters) which supports both their reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment is typically above the national average in all aspects of their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough pupils yet reach the higher level in writing, and pupils do not have enough opportunities to develop and apply their ICT skills in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment by the end of Year 2 is above average in all aspects of their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide good support for pupils who need more help with their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good attitudes to their learning and there is no evidence of bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make similar rates of progress to other pupils in the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school, no evidence of bullying or racist incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff manage pupils well and there is mutual respect between pupils and staff.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are very happy with the education provided and would recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very supportive of the school and volunteer parents help, for example on school trips.
Extracurricular Activities: The good range of different after-school activities during the school year provides plenty of opportunities for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make good use of resources and monitor activities well.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons proceed smoothly and there is a good atmosphere for learning which supports the pupils鈥� good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good arrangements are made for the review of the performance of all members of staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In the main, teachers show more confidence in teaching English than in mathematics.
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Thorns Community Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 145 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thorns' whole faculty, board of governors, and students are extremely proud of their institution.
180 youngsters between the ages of four and seven attend the Thorns Community Infant School.
The school is located in contemporary structures with large learning and play areas for the kids, including a swimming pool, library, and willow garden.
Our goal is to give our kids the chances they need to develop active, inquisitive minds and the knowledge and fundamental skills they will require in the future.
This website enables us to recognise and share the accomplishments of our kids while also sharing details about our school's daily operations.
There should be something here for everyone, whether they are students, parents, or community members that are interested in our school.
We give a lot of weight to developing important skills, living a healthy lifestyle, creating friends, and gaining self-confidence and self-respect.
Thorns received a "good" rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, which took place in February 2017.
Park Hill Junior School is our partner institution, and the two of us together make up the Park Hill Thorns Federation, which has a single governing board and executive head teacher overseeing both institutions.
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Thorns' whole faculty, board of governors, and students are extremely proud of their institution.
180 youngsters between the ages of four and seven attend the Thorns Community Infant School.
The school is located in contemporary structures with large learning and play areas for the kids, including a swimming pool, library, and willow garden.
Our goal is to give our kids the chances they need to develop active, inquisitive minds and the knowledge and fundamental skills they will require in the future.
This website enables us to recognise and share the accomplishments of our kids while also sharing details about our school's daily operations.
There should be something here for everyone, whether they are students, parents, or community members that are interested in our school.
We give a lot of weight to developing important skills, living a healthy lifestyle, creating friends, and gaining self-confidence and self-respect.
Thorns received a "good" rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, which took place in February 2017.
Park Hill Junior School is our partner institution, and the two of us together make up the Park Hill Thorns Federation, which has a single governing board and executive head teacher overseeing both institutions.
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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 | 4-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thorns Community Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1