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Downs Barn School
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Downs Barn School
- Primary
- Great Linford MK14 7NA
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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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 29.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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