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Wigton Infant School
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Wigton Infant School
- Primary
- Wigton CA7 9JR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading from Nursery Year to Year 2. Staff have been trained to teach phonics well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders have not provided sufficient training for subject leaders. This hinders developing deeper knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including those with SEND, are supported effectively and read widely both in and out of school.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional help to keep up with the phonics curriculum are supported effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous, and rarely disrupt learning. They have positive attitudes and respect varying needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are included in the life of the school wherever possible and taught by skilled staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that leaders will deal quickly with any bullying concerns, helping them feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils have experiences beyond the academic curriculum, including links to local community and safety talks from police and fire brigade.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the opportunities that leaders provide for them to come into school and read with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy trips like swimming, zoo visits, and exploring renewable energy, aiding confidence and resilience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have the knowledge they need to deliver the curriculum well and give clear feedback.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some teachers struggle with checking what pupils know, affecting deeper knowledge development.
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Wigton Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 182 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 25.8 | 13.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 105 |
| 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wigton Infant School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1