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Hunter's Bar Infant School
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Hunter's Bar Infant School
- Primary
- Sheffield S11 8ZG
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is good. Teachers have a good knowledge of how to teach phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is outstanding. It is based on the interests of all pupils and motivates them well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities planned do not always match abilities, slowing some pupils' progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are consistently well above average in English and mathematics by Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Underachievement is identified quickly and appropriate action is taken.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding. Pupils are polite, friendly, and collaborate effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make outstanding progress due to targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The safety of the pupils is a high priority. Incidents of bullying are very rare and dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent relationships with teachers and assistants lead to pupil confidence in discussing issues.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views were positive and took into account through Ofsted’s online questionnaire.
Parental Involvement: Parents’ views were taken into account. Inspectors spoke informally with parents during the inspection.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupil-premium funding is used to provide extra support and enrichment opportunities such as the 'Wide Awake Club'.
Outdoor Facilities: Reception class teachers plan a range of activities, both in the classroom and outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Relationships between pupils and adults are a strength of the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved strongly and is now consistently good across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, activities are too easy for some pupils and too difficult for others.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking provides helpful encouragement but pupils need more opportunities to respond to comments.
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Hunter's Bar Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 267 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are excited to have the chance to share information about our school with you. Hunter's Bar Infant School is a warm, engaging, and exciting place to be, and we want all potential parents to see the facility to experience this for themselves. We are more than happy to speak with parents and give them a tour of the facility. Hunter's Bar Infant School is committed to improving the lives of all of our students. Through the development of self-esteem and confidence, we hope to inspire a love of learning in each child and give them the chance to realise their full potential. We are dedicated to giving everyone the same opportunities, and we teach kids to appreciate the vibrant diversity found in our neighbourhood. All children's proud accomplishments are acknowledged, and we place equal priority on their personal, social, moral, and spiritual growth in addition to their academic success. We are incredibly excited to collaborate with you as parents to provide your child a successful and truly happy start to school.
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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 | 4-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th 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 | 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hunter's Bar Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
