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Moons Moat First School
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Moons Moat First School
- Primary
- Redditch B98 9HR
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching assistants provide outstanding support in reading, leading to rapid progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide excellent training to improve teaching and raise achievement, especially in reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need more training in mathematics, and pupils need more opportunities to use their mathematical skills in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make rapid progress in reading and leave with above average standards. Progress in maths is good but not as strong as in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Outstanding support from highly skilled teaching assistants helps pupils who have fallen behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, behave well, and are eager to learn. Good discipline ensures a positive learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Intensive support from highly trained teaching assistants leads to outstanding progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Good behaviour is maintained and bullying is rare, ensuring that pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on pupils' welfare and safety, with good understanding of risks like drug and alcohol abuse.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have taken a much tougher line with parents to improve attendance, using pupil premium funds effectively.
Parent Feedback: The inspector took account of 15 responses to the online questionnaire (Parent View).
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils go on lots of trips and meet elderly residents to hear about their experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are all keen to improve their performance, encouraged by strong leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Detailed feedback and specific training for teaching assistants have improved student outcomes, particularly in reading and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Data on pupils’ progress is used to check on teaching quality, leading to accurate identification of strengths and weaknesses.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching in mathematics is not as effective as in reading or writing; teachers need better training.
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Moons Moat First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 219 students from age 3-9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 0.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moons Moat First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1