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Netherton Infant School
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Netherton Infant School
- Primary
- Maryport CA15 7LT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The promotion of good reading habits is evident. Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes practical math experiences and creative writing stimulus.
Foundational Skills: Strong phonics improvements have dramatically impacted pupils' reading skills positively.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-delivered, supporting SEND pupils effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to develop writing across the curriculum and improve handwriting.
Areas Needing Improvement: Insight understanding in some subjects is in early stages, requiring further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The majority of pupils achieve good progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers receive training to develop better questioning skills to support students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, and their behaviour is good. Bullying does not happen.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils achieve well in phonics with solid reading foundation.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective use of assessments helps identify gaps in knowledge, ensuring swift intervention.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good manners and maintain a calm, orderly school environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents praise the school for its support to vulnerable families and SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs identified quickly, with strong communication securing expert support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said bullying does not happen, and they feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School creates positive culture around safeguarding, ensuring pupil interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and recommend it.
Parental Involvement: High levels of engagement through electronic learning journals and events.
Parent Feedback: Parents express numerous positive views about children's support at school.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like yoga, cricket, art, and sport.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied program includes construction, sport, gardening, promoting community involvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers enjoy teaching subjects like math and have benefited from training.
Impact on Student Progress: Training helps teachers develop better questioning skills, improving student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most able students lack opportunities to develop their writing fully.
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About Us
Netherton Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 74 students from age 2-7 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 | 2-7 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 26 |
| 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 - 6th 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 | 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 | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Netherton Infant School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1