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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
- Primary
- Tower Hamlets E1 0EH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Systematic phonics teaching starts in Nursery; reading progress is above national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum planned carefully; pupils explore all national curriculum subjects; strong progress across subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; pupils read with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, identifying knowledge and skills needed for development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Humanities curriculum needs review; presentation and coverage of topics are weak.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teaching does not model key vocabulary or check what pupils know well enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils attaining expected standard in Year 1 phonics well above average; reading attainment improving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils well-behaved, take pride in their school, and enjoy reading and learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular opportunities to revise sounds help identify and support pupils who need help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes toward learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff training provided; further training needed for reading consistency.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; bullying rarely occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School ensures thorough checks and up-to-date training; effective work with external agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils feel safe and valued.
Parent Feedback: Parents very positive; praise high visibility and approachable leaders.
Parental Involvement: Strong parental engagement; workshops help parents support early literacy.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular activities, visitors, and local area visits enhance the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Effective leadership team; staff know individual pupils and families well.
Impact on Student Progress: Middle leaders focus on teaching quality and pupil achievement improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment systems are rigorous, providing accurate information for planning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further staff training needed for reading consistency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers present information clearly, but teaching does not always check pupil knowledge well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and access the same learning as peers.
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About Us
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 329 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 25th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1