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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Berkhamsted HP4 3HA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has not been sufficiently prioritised. The weakest readers do not get effective support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed but not always effectively checked for pupil retention.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs to ensure all staff get the training and monitoring they need to support pupils effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are high expectations of behaviour which helps pupils focus in lessons and behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some areas, such as mathematics, pupils achieve well. However, reading support is lacking.
Support for Falling Behind: Not all staff know how to stop pupils falling behind or how to support them effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get the help they require, and their needs are accurately identified.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has established a vigilant culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum teaches important areas, such as how to stay safe and good friendships.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the 鈥榥urturing鈥�, 鈥榗aring鈥� and 鈥榮afe鈥� environment, particularly regarding the nursery.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of engaging clubs and exciting trips.
Teacher Engagement: Not all staff know how to teach the curriculum effectively. Training is needed.
Impact on Student Progress: What pupils learn is not always checked as well as it should be, impacting their long-term knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deliver the phonics scheme appropriately but lack urgency in supporting struggling readers.
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Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 168 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1