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Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
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Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Derby DE24 0PU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is strong and Year 1 pupils attain high standards in the national phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a wide range of engaging activities planned across the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Additional opportunities for the most able pupils to write creatively are not always planned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress has improved and is now good in both early years and key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior leaders have implemented a new system for assessing pupils’ progress and targeted support is provided for these pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect for each other, and listen well to others’ ideas in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targeted interventions are quickly put in place to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective; pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a nurturing environment in which pupils feel safe and supported.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are supportive of the work of the school and appreciate the improvements made since the last inspection.
Parental Involvement: Regular information events, including mathematics and reading morning workshops, are held for parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can access a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Planning for children in the early years does not have sufficient focus on using available resources to support their physical development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other adults work well as a team. Senior leaders are positive role models, supporting teachers to extend their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good, leading to improved pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders have improved their procedures for school development planning; plans include relevant links to staff professional development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some underachievement is still apparent at the end of key stage 1 in writing and mathematics.
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Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 328 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 |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd 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 | 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1