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Chalkwell Hall Infant School
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School
- Primary
- Southend-on-Sea SS9 3NL
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy skills are taught thoroughly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well as a result of teaching that is rarely less than good and often outstanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always set harder tasks for more-able pupils and sometimes fail to give extra help for misunderstandings.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In reading, writing, and mathematics, pupils are consistently more than a term ahead of pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs do well because their needs are understood and they are given the right support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in classes and outstanding at playtimes, with pupils feeling safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs do well because their needs are understood and they are given the right support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe in school and have a clear understanding of various forms of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school tracks the progress of individual pupils rigorously and ensures no discrimination.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers think highly of the school and appreciate the school's 'open door' policy.
Parental Involvement: Parents are valued as co-educators of their children and provided with a lot of information on how they can help with learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Governors jointly run the Conkers Club, providing before-and after-school care.
Outdoor Facilities: The school shares a crowded playground with junior pupils but behavior remains outstanding.
Teacher Engagement: A good ‘coaching’ system helps staff improve and refine their practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' assessment of their pupils' levels of attainment is accurate.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The headteacher holds teachers to account for the progress their pupils make.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not routinely ask probing questions to check understanding or set harder tasks for more-able pupils.
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About Us
Chalkwell Hall Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 300 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Regardless of a child's requirements, ethnicity, gender, disability, or culture, we work as a community at Chalkwell to assist them to achieve their full potential. By setting high standards, providing positive reinforcement, and being aware of each child's unique requirements, we help the kids develop a good attitude toward learning, playing, behaviour, and relationships. We urge our parents and families to become an active part of our community, working in partnership to deliver the very best education for our children. View some of the enjoyable, engaging activities we provide at our school.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 108 |
| 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 - 2nd Sep 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1