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Barlaston CofE (C) First School
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Barlaston CofE (C) First School
- Primary
- Barlaston ST12 9DB
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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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About Us
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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 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