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Marston Moreteyne VC School
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Marston Moreteyne VC School
- Primary
- Marston Moreteyne MK43 0NE
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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: Children start to learn to read from Reception. The school's carefully chosen phonics scheme ensures that pupils build on their knowledge of sounds. Staff teach phonics effectively. Pupils learn to read and spell new words.
Success of the Curriculum: In most subjects, the knowledge and vocabulary that pupils should learn is clearly set out. This starts in the early years. Knowledge is ordered so that pupils build on previous learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few lessons in some subjects, teaching is not as highly effective. In these subjects, teachers do not check on pupils’ understanding as carefully. Pupils have fewer opportunities to practise using their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspection involved deep dives in early reading, mathematics, history, physical education and art. Inspectors held discussions about the curriculum, visited a sample of lessons, spoke with teachers, and reviewed pupils' work.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff check pupils’ reading knowledge regularly. They ensure struggling readers get the support they need. Pupils become fluent and confident readers as they continue through the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is calm and orderly. Pupils know the expectations that staff have of them. They follow the clear routines, which start in the early years. Attendance is improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school ensures that pupils with SEND have their needs identified accurately and that these are met. Staff have the expertise to adapt the curriculum successfully. Most pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils understand how to be responsible citizens in their school environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to respect and value diversity. The school ensures that pupils know how to keep themselves physically fit and how to look after their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered 108 responses to Ofsted’s online survey, Ofsted Parent View. Parents shared their views and suggestions.
Parental Involvement: The school supports parents to reinforce pupils’ learning at home. Parents are involved in various school activities and decision-making processes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to sporting events, local trips, including a visit to different places of worship, and a variety of clubs, including chicken club and dancing.
Outdoor Facilities: The addition of buddy benches in the playgrounds and efforts to make the school eco-friendly show strong outdoor facilities and initiatives.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan activities that help pupils remember, use and extend what they have learned before. They check that pupils have a secure understanding of the knowledge. Teachers make learning fun and interesting.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils progress well through the curriculum. Pupils leave prepared well for learning in middle school. Teaching quality impacts student progress positively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Deep dives into various subjects indicated the effectiveness of teaching, although some improvements are needed in certain areas to ensure consistency.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few lessons in some subjects, there is not always the same level of high-quality teaching and checking of pupils' knowledge. This inconsistency poses a challenge.
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Marston Moreteyne VC School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 643 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 14.2 |
| 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marston Moreteyne VC School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1