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Watling Lower School
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Watling Lower School
- Primary
- Dunstable LU6 3BJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use consistent planning and assessment approaches, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils are making good progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in subjects other than English and mathematics is not fully developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify pupils needing extra help and provide appropriate support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and good behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make strong progress due to effective teaching and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and understand how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture; staff are well-trained and confident in their responsibilities.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents are positive about the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through regular communication and meetings with the school staff.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supportive of leaders and feel well supported in return.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� performance management has been strengthened, improving pupils鈥� outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure consistent teaching quality across key stages.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to consistently challenge pupils in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
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About Us
Watling Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 206 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.8 | 25.8 | 29.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 103 |
| 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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Watling Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1