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Walmley Infant School
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Walmley Infant School
- Primary
- Sutton Coldfield B76 1JB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff develop their understanding of mastery to improve teaching in mathematics, raising outcomes over three years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils experience a rich curriculum with varied first-hand experiences, leading to enthusiastic engagement.
Foundational Skills: Reading and mathematics are prioritized, with effective phonics and concrete resources.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and exciting curriculum implemented, supporting vocabulary development and historical understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: More can be expected from the youngest children to reach higher standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Key stage 1 subjects and nursery indoor environment require further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� outcomes in mathematics have risen, and writing standards have improved significantly.
Support for Falling Behind: 鈥楤ooster catch-up鈥� support is provided immediately when a child struggles, preventing them from falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, are inclusive, and show positive attitudes to learning despite occasional lapses in focus.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in early reading and mathematics, with high expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Quickly identified and supported to keep up in phonics with bespoke plans for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect rules, and maintain a calm, purposeful atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly inclusive school with effective support and relevant training for staff, ensuring progress for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate assessments and adaptions enable SEND pupils to access same learning as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if worried; safeguarding policies are highly effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure, with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, praising the inclusive nature and individualized attention for each child.
Parental Involvement: Leaders view parental involvement as vital and share information effectively with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of extracurricular activities including cookery, rugby, art, Spanish, and ukulele.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and events, including boccia, archery, and street dance.
Outdoor Facilities: New outdoor provision highly engaging, especially in early years.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have taken on additional responsibilities, support each other, and embrace a shared vision.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching and raised expectations have led to improved student outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective training and collaborative work with local schools lead to improved teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated and supported, prioritizing well-being and workload balance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Efforts continue to fully develop middle leaders' roles and ensure staff provide opportunities for independence.
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About Us
Walmley Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 323 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 25.8 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walmley Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1