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Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
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Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
- Primary
- Eckington S21 4BE
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Based on the inspection date: 13 September 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are consistently taught; books are well-matched to reading development.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning topics and themes; some subjects, such as mathematics, show improved outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Order of learning unclear in some subjects; early years need enhanced communication and language development.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and targeted help for pupils, including those with SEND, to keep up with reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some subjects like mathematics are improving, but key knowledge recall is inconsistent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils uphold 'Birk Hill way' but persistent absence remains high, especially among disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most families of pupils with SEND feel well-supported and appreciate the additional help their child receives.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe online; however, safeguarding records need better logging.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training to identify risk; some procedures need more thorough checking.
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Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 106 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website and to extend a warm welcome to Birk Hill Infant and Nursery School. We are a highly joyful, innovative, and forward-thinking school, which enables us to provide the greatest start for your children's education. Our website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also offering often updated information for families, kids, and parents. We are immensely proud of our kids since they are good people who love to learn. We are incredibly proud of each person's unique abilities, receptive attitude toward learning, zeal, and inquisitive mind. The youngsters are an honour to their parents and the institution. Why not visit and find out for yourself? The Birk Hill family will give you a warm welcome.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 25.8 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1