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Downs Barn School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics highly effectively; pupils develop a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum is carefully designed and sequenced, with well-supported staff.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects, like history and art, need better checks on essential knowledge and vocabulary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in reading by the end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Thoughtful support is provided, particularly for those with English as an additional language.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, take turns, and are very respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work closely with agencies to remove barriers for SEND pupils, ensuring successful transitions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ behaviour is consistently positive; inclusion and parent partnerships sustain good behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Highly effective work with parents builds strong partnerships.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs like football, basketball, and singing.
Outdoor Facilities: Students value school trips to places like London, parks, and libraries.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to work at the school and feel supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Disadvantaged pupils' needs are thoughtfully considered, leading to positive learning impacts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff make adaptations to learning, regularly reviewed for positive impact.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is some variability in knowledge checks in subjects like history and art.
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Downs Barn School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.

It has 89 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-7 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
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Proficient Math - 108 107
Proficient Read - 109 107
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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 - 29th Aug 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Downs Barn School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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