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Lawnside Academy
- Primary
- Biggleswade SG18 0LX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality training ensures staff follow leaders’ chosen approaches to teaching reading. Pupils use known sounds to read with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and carefully planned, leading to most pupils achieving well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, precise knowledge pupils need to know is not clearly identified. Leaders need to ensure the sequence of knowledge is precise in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in mathematics and early reading due to systematic programs and ongoing training for staff.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify gaps in pupils' understanding and provide coordinated support for those who find it difficult to read.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are polite and friendly. Behaviour has improved in recent years, and suspensions are reducing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported and included in the school’s life, with a curriculum adapted to meet their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff promptly help when there is a problem. The school ensures pupils are happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are aware of possible risks and communicate any small concerns about pupils' safety to leaders. Leaders act promptly and make daily checks on children's well-being.
Parent Feedback: The inspection took account of responses to Ofsted’s online survey for parents and informal discussions with parents, reflecting their views.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to ensure pupils' welfare and improvement in attendance to access the full curriculum offer.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of trips and visits that provide long-lasting memories and support the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: High levels of supervision and a range of activities enrich lunchtimes, and pupils are well-prepared for next stages of education.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have access to high-quality training and ongoing support, making them capable of teaching the curriculum well.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils achieve well due to systematically implemented programs and teachers checking for misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers understand how to address barriers and misconceptions in pupils’ learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, gaps in children’s knowledge occur due to unclear identification of precise knowledge needed.
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Lawnside Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 175 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 22 | 12.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lawnside Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
