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Holmesdale Infant School
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Holmesdale Infant School
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- Dronfield S18 2LR
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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 make outstanding progress in reading, writing, and mathematics in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has chosen subjects, topics, and themes that best promote learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure the best use of all support staff in Key Stage 1 classes.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central; new systematic phonics approach with ongoing training.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality, sequenced curriculum preparing pupils well for future steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Embed early reading curriculum to address phonics gaps swiftly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain standards well above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional staff and one-to-one tuition are provided through pupil premium funding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate outstanding behaviour, showing respect and consideration for each other and adults.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils show enthusiasm and success in maths and geography.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra sessions to close phonics knowledge gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated by rewards, respond to high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are achieving exceptionally well, often exceeding national standards.
Support for SEND Pupils: High priority, quick identification, and personalized support provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, aware of how to deal with bullying and internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils quickly develop independence and are able to manage their own safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Promotes physical and mental well-being with spacious outdoor areas.
Parent Feedback: Parents are effusive in their praise, describing the school as a true community with a caring and nurturing ethos.
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcomed into the school and encouraged to be involved in supporting their children's education.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise dedicated, approachable staff and caring environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in extended school opportunities such as Positive Play sessions.
Outdoor Facilities: The school grounds and outdoor education are an integral part of daily learning for all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers after-school activities, visits, enrich experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-developed outdoor areas for play and exploration.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide stimulating and challenging lessons with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching results in significant progress in all three year groups.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Opportunities missed for support staff to monitor and engage in Key Stage 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' meticulous planning and careful tracking result in outstanding teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching builds on existing knowledge effectively.
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Holmesdale Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 147 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Brilliant because we look out for one another. We honour what other kids have accomplished. I constantly feel secure. Amazing because every teacher is helpful and friendly. Every instructor and student participates. The best, as I enjoy playing. There are numerous locations to play. I enjoy visiting the writing area. I can't stop handwriting because I love it so much. Fantastic because we constantly learn new stuff. Work is fascinating. We study incredibly enjoyable math. I adore math. Wonderful because we value one another. We work as one huge team. You make best friends at Holmesdale. Epic because it is as much fun as your home. That's why it's called Holmesdale Infant School!. The school I love because we get to grow our rainbow brains every day. we never give in. To promote and enrich the development of children to achieve their full potential in a caring, happy, creative and stimulating environment. Be able to work independently and collaboratively with an awareness of next steps. Have high expectations of themselves and achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum. Develop a sense of responsibility and spiritual, moral, social and personal reflection. Innovative teaching and an investigative approach to learning underpinned by effective assessment. Striving for continuous improvement in all we do through a supportive programme of continuing professional development for all staff. Working collaboratively, valuing and support ing each other in our respective roles within school and the wider community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holmesdale Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1