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Barlaston CofE (C) First School
Barlaston CofE (C) First School
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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 Good
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Foundational Skills: The school introduced a new approach to teaching early reading last year, which is now well established across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has established an ambitious curriculum for pupils across all curriculum subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders do not have a firm view of how foundation subjects, and their teaching, could be improved.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A small number of pupils who did not meet the expected standard in phonics by the end of Year 1 now read with confidence and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who fall behind catch up rapidly because of the extra help they get.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They are confident and articulate, with positive attitudes and high expectations for behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff support pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe in this small, friendly school.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are happy with the school. Nearly all would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents and carers of pupils whose attendance is irregular.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the many trips, clubs and other activities available to them, including residentials, theatre visits and sporting fixtures.
Teacher Engagement: Regular training for all staff ensures that early reading is taught expertly.
Impact on Student Progress: Practical activities engage all pupils in lively learning and provide practice in applying knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective curriculum adaptations help pupils with SEND learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many older pupils still make too many mistakes when writing that are not picked up by teachers.
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Barlaston CofE (C) First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 120 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-9 3-11 5-9
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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 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barlaston CofE (C) First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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