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Dronfield Infant School
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Dronfield Infant School
- Primary
- Dronfield S18 1RY
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils leave Year 2 with standards well above those normally expected for their age in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is outstanding and fully meets pupils’ needs, enhancing learning through a range of school trips.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that children make the same outstanding progress in learning phonics skills as they do in all other areas of learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils leave Year 2 with standards well above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff track and review pupils' progress carefully and adapt teaching activities immediately if progress slows.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is outstanding, with impeccable conduct in lessons and other areas of the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Different groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs, make outstanding progress due to closely monitored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a secure understanding of what constitutes bullying and are confident that teachers handle it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s strategies to promote improved attendance and pupil safety are highly successful.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers hold the school in very high regard and believe the school ensures its pupils are well behaved and safe.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through frequent communication and opportunities for involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of after-school clubs also support pupils’ excellent all-round development.
Outdoor Facilities: Children benefit from highly stimulating, safe, and well-organized outdoor learning areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly skilled, frequently engaging pupils in discussions to enhance their focus on learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching underpins pupils’ excellent progress and achievements across all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is a need to ensure the quality of teachers’ marking is consistently excellent across all subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders frequently and robustly check the quality of teaching, contributing to continuous improvement.
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Dronfield Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 212 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dronfield Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1