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Freegrounds Infant School
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Freegrounds Infant School
- Primary
- Hedge End SO30 0GG
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is good, with exciting and imaginative hooks that motivate pupils.
Foundational Skills: There is a need to remind pupils of their phonics skills in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Missed opportunities exist for using ICT and applying phonics knowledge across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading standards remain high, writing was previously weak but improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Focus on small steps and time targets help pupils with special educational needs achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave outstandingly, showing high levels of respect and cooperation.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make progress in line with their peers, some even better in Year 1.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and know who to approach if they have a problem. School deals well with incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of respect and strong understanding of safety, including e-safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents believe behavior to be good and children are safe at school.
Parental Involvement: New Parent Forum provides an informal way for parents to communicate with senior leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: Curriculum offers good opportunities to practice basic skills and develop cultural understanding.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from feedback and professional development courses like moving from good to outstanding teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is improving, with regular lesson observations and good levels of feedback.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers show good subject knowledge and challenge pupils well, though some need to improve interactive teaching methods.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for enhancing use of ICT and providing opportunities to apply phonics knowledge.
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Freegrounds Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 234 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in our school and are pleased you are visiting our website. We hope you find it helpful and that it gives you the details about our school that you need. On the outskirts of Southampton, in the neighbourhood of Hedge End, is the three-form entry Freegrounds Infant School. The first school structure was erected in 1969. Two further classrooms and a new reception area were added in 2008, to cater for the growing demand for places over the years as the area has expanded. Children are nurtured and inspired to reach their best at Freegrounds Infant School, a joyful and energetic setting. We value their uniqueness and are proud of their accomplishments. We strive to work in partnership with parents to equip our children with the skills and aptitudes they need to become resilient, independent, creative thinkers and learners of the future. You may find more information about our curriculum, school ethos, values, and other aspects of our school on this page. Please get in touch with the school office if you need any further information about our school that you can't discover.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Freegrounds Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1