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Dudley Infant Academy
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Dudley Infant Academy
- Primary
- Hastings TN35 5NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Expert teaching in phonics ensures pupils get a good start with early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Plans for most subjects show effective sequential learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subjects have coherent planning; more teacher training is needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Expert teaching prioritizes reading; pupils are well-prepared by Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give good support to any pupil in danger of not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary with high levels of respect and positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most teachers adapt plans well to ensure pupils with SEND learn effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers ensure pupils understand bullying is wrong; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained in safeguarding and act immediately on concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: 'Shore academy' encourages appreciation of the beach and understanding of pollution.
Teacher Engagement: Principal gives teachers time to do their job well, reducing unnecessary paperwork.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of education continues to get better due to supportive leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders closely monitor the effectiveness of teaching and adapt as needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: More training is needed for teachers to teach different subjects well.
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Dudley Infant Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 176 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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 |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Not Previously Inspected | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 20.1 | 7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | 88 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 85 |
| 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 - 2nd Sep 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dudley Infant Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1