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Lumley Infant and Nursery School
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Great Lumley DH3 4JL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: From early years onwards, pupils follow a structured phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Most of the curriculum is well sequenced and prepares pupils for future learning well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics is not taught consistently well in all groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils’ knowledge and skills to support pupils to develop technical expertise over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help to learn to read are quickly identified and receive support specific to their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and attitudes to learning are extremely positive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is exceptional with expert knowledge demonstrated by staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and behaviours are monitored by caring staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Aspects of safeguarding are thoughtfully woven through the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: Many parents speak positively of the way in which the school supports their children with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils benefit from educational visits and after-school clubs such as African drumming and Chinese calligraphy.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that leaders support them well to manage their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure teaching of the school’s curriculum prepares pupils for future learning well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons do not reflect the precise structure of the phonics programme.
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About Us
Lumley Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 171 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 20.6 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1