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The John Hampden School
- Primary
- Wendover HP22 6HF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers focus on developing pupils’ confidence in phonics, spelling, handwriting and number.
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes at end of Year 2 are well above national average in reading, writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ reasoning skills in mathematics are less well developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well above national figures in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective analysis identifies pupils who might be falling behind; appropriate support is put in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and they are polite both to staff and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are very well supported and make good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Policies and practice are effective and fit for purpose. Staff and governors are well trained to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils told they feel safe and well cared for; parents and staff agree.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the work of the school. Remarks include ‘My child is thriving here’, and ‘The progress my child made in foundation stage is unbelievable’.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through feedback opportunities and meetings; parental involvement in school activities is strong.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of trips and activities like visits to the Roald Dahl Museum, clubs for French, art and craft, yoga, singing, and computers.
Teacher Engagement: Support staff are used extremely well to support the learning of different groups.
Impact on Student Progress: Almost all pupils make good or better progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality teaching and exciting learning opportunities ensure exceptional progress from early years.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Reasoning skills in mathematics need more development.
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The John Hampden School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 288 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the John Hampden School Wendover website. We hope you enjoy exploring the website to find out more about our institution and to get a sense of what it can provide for your kid. Children between the ages of 3 and 7 are taught at the John Hampden School. The school's staff and governors put a lot of effort into ensuring that students are engaged, challenged, and leave with the best levels of achievement possible. The school takes great pride in its accomplishments and stellar reputation. To learn more, please make an appointment with the school office to come meet us, ask us questions, and observe our students in action. You will be made to feel very welcome. Contact the school office if you need a print copy of any of the information on this website, and someone will arrange it for you at no cost. About her job, Mrs. Barnes was questioned by a few of the kids. Download the following paper to read the interview.
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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 | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The John Hampden School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1