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Broadmayne First School
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Broadmayne First School
- Primary
- Broadmayne DT2 8PH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place great importance on reading. Staff encourage a passion for songs, stories, and rhymes.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum design does not identify the most important knowledge for pupils to remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children in Reception Year develop a secure knowledge of number; older pupils understand abstract mathematical concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify pupils who need extra help to keep up. Additional support is provided regularly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-mannered and caring. Behaviour does not disrupt learning, and bullying rarely happens.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND early and accurately. Teachers adapt work to help them learn successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and any concerns are sorted out by adults. This is a safe place to be.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's values underpin its approach to pupils' personal development. Pupils know how to stay mentally and physically healthy.
Parent Feedback: Parents comment that there is 'a real sense of community spirit at this school'.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should find ways to help parents understand how they can best support their children's learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities in sports, music, and outdoor learning. They enjoy demonstrating their gymnastic skills and musical abilities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge effectively. Staff love working at the school and share the headteacher's passion.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers assess pupils regularly and provide additional support for those who need it.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors hold leaders to account for the quality of education delivered to pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some areas, curriculum design does not support long-term knowledge retention, leading to challenges in linking new content.
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Broadmayne First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 133 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 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 | 4-9 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.9 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadmayne First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
