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West Leigh Infant School
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West Leigh Infant School
- Primary
- Backwell BS48 3NG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have an effective approach to developing vocabulary and foundational skills from Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn a broad and ambitious curriculum that is at the heart of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more explicit knowledge identification to improve secure recall.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children learn phonics as soon as they start in Reception, leading to good progress in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are immediate for pupils who have not understood the daily phonics learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are enthusiastic about their learning; they take responsibilities seriously.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify potential needs promptly, providing support to meet each individual鈥檚 needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare but well-handled when it occurs; pupils know who to talk to if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of vigilance with effective systems for reporting safeguarding concerns.
Parent Feedback: Many parents praise the work of leaders and staff.
Parental Involvement: The school has a strong relationship with the local community, enhancing parental involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: There is an established calendar of enrichment and theme weeks to enhance pupil development.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision is well-resourced to provide a stimulating area for learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders with a focus on professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils improve their writing skills quickly with carefully planned approaches.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure teachers have the necessary subject knowledge and provide clear feedback for improvement.
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West Leigh Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 134 students from age 5-7 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 27.7 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 112 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Leigh Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1