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Cecil Gowing Infant School
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Cecil Gowing Infant School
- Primary
- Sprowston NR7 8NZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching has improved, and a greater proportion of pupils are reaching the required standard in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: High proportion of Year 2 pupils reached greater depth in reading in 2017.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work in foundation subjects for current Year 2 pupils needs to be more demanding for the most able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A high proportion of Year 2 pupils reached greater depth in reading in 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure pupils at risk of falling behind receive swift support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-behaved, and enjoy school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities make good progress with tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders build a strong culture of safeguarding; staff receive regular updates and quizzes.
Parent Feedback: Parents praised the school's work and find staff approachable.
Parental Involvement: Parents of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities find it easy to discuss their child’s progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Innovative outdoor learning sessions include den building, pond dipping, and archery.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training focused on meeting the needs of the most able children is proving effective this year.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the quality of teaching closely, focusing on individual progress.
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Cecil Gowing Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 164 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children from 4+ to 7 years old are educated in the community school known as Cecil Gowing Infant School in Years R to 2 of the National Curriculum. It shares a campus with Falcon Junior School and Sprowston Community High School and was founded in 1967. The Wroxham and Salhouse Roads, the Ring Road, Blue Boar Lane, and the vicinity of Greenborough Road are all included in the school's defined area. Children do not automatically have the right to attend Falcon Junior School if they reside outside of the authorised region. When a student reaches transfer age, the same selection criteria that are described at the bottom of page 3 still apply.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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 | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cecil Gowing Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
