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Combs Infant School
- Primary
- Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UZ
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Based on the inspection date: 18 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: Curriculums for English and mathematics are well planned.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority and a new phonics scheme is improving reading ability.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects and wider early years curriculum need better planning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify pupils falling behind and have support in place to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, care for one another, and show good attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders check what pupils know but do not always use this information effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive training to support pupils with SEND and adapt learning to meet individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens and is dealt with quickly; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take safeguarding seriously, and staff are knowledgeable about risks and how to report concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the caring nature of leaders and staff.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are supportive and approachable, involving parents in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include gardening, Zumba, and book club. The forest school is a weekly highlight.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy the 'classroom without corners' and learning outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leaders with their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching of writing affects progress. High expectations are not consistently met.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent leadership changes caused uncertainty, impacting teaching consistency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders do not regularly check the effectiveness of the curriculum.
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Combs Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 20 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 10 | 25.8 | 13.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
10 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Combs Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1