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Woosehill Day Nursery and Pre-School
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Woosehill Day Nursery and Pre-School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA1 2UE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff incorporate singing throughout the day to help younger children hear a range of words
Success of the Curriculum: Exciting and motivating learning environment with varied curriculum activities
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to give children more time to think and respond to questions
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure gaps in learning close quickly by engaging effectively with professionals
Behaviour and Attitudes: Children behave very well, enjoy the company of others, and are prepared for the next stages of learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use their knowledge to ensure each child has the correct care to close learning gaps quickly
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Children's safety is a priority, with risk assessments and prompt changes where necessary
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff encourage good behaviour and praise efforts; children feel secure
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with communication and appreciate regular newsletters
Parental Involvement: Tailored settling-in sessions for children and parents, though not all views are fully included
Extracurricular Activities: Children engage in plenty of opportunities to learn about the living world and care for animals
Outdoor Facilities: Large, well-resourced garden areas; children enjoy investigating and physical activities
Teacher Engagement: Staff are passionate, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of the team; they attend supervision sessions and team meetings
Impact on Student Progress: Staff provide activities that support children's future skills in learning
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Joint observation of an activity highlighted good quality of teaching and learning
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff need to improve questioning techniques to extend children's communication and language skills
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About Us
Woosehill Day Nursery and Pre-School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 168 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 18.3 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woosehill Day Nursery and Pre-School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1