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Frome Valley CofE VA First School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires Improvement
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Early years provision Requires Improvement
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
The quality of practice and services Requires Improvement
Access to services by young children and families Good
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Foundational Skills: Teaching does not expect enough of pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders do not evaluate the impact on pupils’ learning precisely enough.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils try hard and typically behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils struggle to apply knowledge to new concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching does not address misconceptions quickly enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are currently developing staff’s understanding of how to adapt the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders prioritise keeping pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff vigilance is evident in the detailed records and use of reporting systems.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, responsibilities and residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: The training provided for teachers is too generic.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teaching expects too little from pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leadership is underdeveloped.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not use assessment well enough to ensure that teaching is matched to what pupils need to learn.
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Frome Valley CofE VA First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 160 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Because we are a Church of England school, we have the security in our loving, Christian atmosphere to foster the curiosity about learning that will help us grow. At Frome Valley CE First School, on behalf of the staff and governors, let me send a hearty welcome to you and your family. Being the headteacher of such a great school in the Crossways neighbourhood makes me feel really privileged. Everyone involved in the school's daily operations works as a team to create a joyful, secure, and engaging environment where your child can learn, develop, and flourish. In order to help each child reach their greatest potential and get ready for the years ahead as they develop into young people, we strive to nurture them as unique individuals. The idea that we all share values that enable us to be responsible, courteous, and caring members of society is at the core of our school. We take great pride in our school's Christian ethos and our conviction that civic engagement and a sense of community are just as significant as academic success. We invite parents to participate in the crucial cooperation with the school that enables us to give your child the greatest educational start possible. Our school received a "good with outstanding features" rating in the most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2013). We received a "excellent" Church of England school rating from our SIAS inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools). 2012 November "Achievement among students is good and rising. The standards of achievement are superior. All throughout the school, progress is accelerating. the instruction of math and literacy. "Outstanding behaviour on the part of the students, as well as strong interpersonal bonds.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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C
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-9 4-9 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 26.7 22.1 18.4
Proficient Math - - 102
Proficient Read - - 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 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Frome Valley CofE VA First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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