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Dunton CofE VC Lower School
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Dunton CofE VC Lower School
- Primary
- Dunton SG18 8RN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises early reading so that pupils become fluent and confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s curriculum plans are clear and build on pupils’ previous knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils in older years are not as able to clearly demonstrate or describe some subject-specific practical skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The lead inspector discussed the curriculum in early reading and mathematics with staff and pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support receive it quickly, so they can keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They know staff support them and feel safe in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs have high-quality provision to ensure they progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: They feel safe in school and will speak to an adult if they have any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the changes that have taken place in the school recently.
Parental Involvement: The school uses a range of strategies, such as ‘reading cafés’, to support parents to read regularly with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a limited number of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and enjoy the ‘team spirit’ working alongside colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure that pupils have books that match the sounds they know, building confidence with reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use pupils’ support plans effectively to help them access and make progress with the same curriculum as their peers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Pupils in older years are not as able to clearly demonstrate some subject-specific practical skills.
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About Us
Dunton CofE VC Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 50 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.5 | - | 11.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dunton CofE VC Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1