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Black Horse Hill Infant School
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Black Horse Hill Infant School
- Primary
- Wirral CH48 6DR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school has prioritised reading with an effective phonics programme and logical order for learning sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils, including those with SEND, acquire rich knowledge across most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not make best use of assessment information in a small number of subjects, occasionally preventing deepened knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff present new learning clearly, and pupils read with confidence and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessment strategies well to identify gaps and adapt curriculum delivery for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show exemplary behaviour, respect for others, and follow well-established routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies additional needs quickly and adapts the curriculum effectively with external specialists and parents.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes high levels of attendance with strong support and guidance.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback about the caring and supportive environment.
Parental Involvement: The school works well with families to ensure high attendance and remove barriers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of trips and activities that enrich the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy a variety of equipment for sports games during lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate high-quality professional development and value the support to carry out their roles effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff present new learning clearly, helping pupils to read with confidence and fluency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use assessment strategies well to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and adapt to meet needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, staff do not always make the best use of assessment information.
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Black Horse Hill Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 135 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 25.8 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Black Horse Hill Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1