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Consett Infant School
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Consett Infant School
- Primary
- Durham DH8 6AF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve in line with national figures in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics has improved but inconsistencies make it less effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teaching phonics and teacher subject knowledge need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve in line with national figures in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions are put in place when pupils appear to be making less progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well and feel safe, but sometimes do not move around school calmly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are well supported and make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, creating a strong culture of care and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, praising the passionate staff and quality of care.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work effectively with parents to share the importance of reading.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of after-school activities and runs its own breakfast club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have built positive relationships with pupils that enable development of self-esteem and resilience.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use accurate assessments to plan challenging work for all groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Highly effective assessment strategies have been implemented since the last inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in teachers' phonics subject knowledge.
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Consett Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 157 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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 | 4-7 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Consett Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
