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Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
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Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- St Albans AL1 4AP
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well planned phonics programme and support ensure pupils make good progress in literacy and numeracy.
Success of the Curriculum: The topic-based curriculum provides varied and interesting work schemes, actively involving pupils in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' contact with and awareness of national and international diversity need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain above national averages in mathematics, reading, and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted interventions are tailored to individual needs, ensuring they overcome learning difficulties.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is almost always good and sometimes exemplary; pupils contribute and are involved.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective learning support ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel exceptionally safe due to the lack of bullying and staff readiness to help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school maintains strong care, guidance, and support for all pupils, promoting high participation in activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the welcoming and supportive nature of the school; they value specific support for those with special educational needs.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents through regular bulletins, consultation evenings, and high involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied and exciting extracurricular activities and school visits are appreciated by parents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers create positive learning environments that encourage pupil involvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons are well planned and managed, and support staff effectively aid less able pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in challenge levels and time management during lessons need addressing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Better marking and assessment practices need to be consistently adopted by all staff.
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About Us
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 302 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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B
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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 | 21.5 | 25.8 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1