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Crofton Infant School
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Crofton Infant School
- Primary
- Crofton WF4 1NG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New phonics intervention helps Year 2 pupils reach the expected standard. Strong push on developing writing skills in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ outcomes at the end of Year 2 were above or in line with national averages in core subjects.
Foundational Skills: High priority on phonics and mathematics, ensuring mastery and regular checks on progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with clear learning sequences; effectively prepares students.
Areas Needing Improvement: Currently embedding an ambitious new computing curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to develop the wider curriculum beyond English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics were above or in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks on the quality of teaching; work matched to pupil ability. New phonics intervention for Year 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and keen to talk about what they enjoy about school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Engaging lessons with regular assessments ensure good performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick support for pupils lagging in reading; expert staff interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive engagement and respectful behavior; high expectations met by pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents of SEND children particularly value the support they receive, noting improvements with high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils follow the same ambitious curriculum, receiving appropriate support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements and staff training to keep pupils safe. Weekly updates maintain high vigilance.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Older pupils taught 'PANTS' rule for safety. Effective recruitment procedures and thorough record-keeping.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on healthy lifestyles and relationships; positive school culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive, appreciating progress and care for their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents state the school is much better due to high expectations. Active involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy learning about various topics like The Great Fire of London, Guy Fawkes, and nocturnal animals.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities enrich pupil interests and talents.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years outdoor area needs development for better learning opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and enjoy working at the school, benefiting from training opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ skills have been developed to ensure sufficient challenge for pupils, leading to good outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on teaching quality contribute to good or better teaching in most lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Substantial staffing changes managed well, but continuous improvement required, particularly in early years.
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About Us
Crofton Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 201 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 26 | 29.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 104 | 107 |
| 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crofton Infant School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
