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Birches First School
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Birches First School
- Primary
- Codsall WV8 2JG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and mathematics are organised and taught well with a structured approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and ambitious, providing a super start to school life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some foundation subjects needs improvement for efficiency and effectiveness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and mathematics are organised and taught well, with consistency in phonics training.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils who fall behind through extra support in lessons or additional teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, kindness on playground, and respect for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification of needs, involvement of parents, and suitable lesson adaptations ensure SEND pupils achieve.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not accepted, and systems are in place to manage it. Pupils can use a suggestions box for concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School teaches safe, respectful relationships, recognizes positive behavior, and conducts forest school activities.
Parental Involvement: Staff put on workshops for parents and invite them to watch lessons, strengthening the home-school partnership.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe it as a 'lovely, busy school,' although some felt unsettled by staff changes.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, trips, and extra activities support learning and pupil development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel supported by leaders in their work, welfare, and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Ongoing school improvement is informed and effective with regular and efficient assessments in reading and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Current educational thinking and subject-specific training improve curriculum design and lesson quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variance in expectations for handwriting affects pupils' progress.
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Birches First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 177 students from age 3-9 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-9 | 4-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 26.6 | 27.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 104 | - |
| 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birches First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
