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Pulford CofE VA Lower School
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School
- Primary
- Leighton-Linslade LU7 1AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Well-trained staff teach phonics effectively, ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad foundation of knowledge helps pupils build on their skills over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, precise knowledge and vocabulary are not consistently used.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff constantly check pupils' knowledge to ensure they progress well in subjects like reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided swiftly to prevent pupils from falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally calm behaviour; pupils understand rules, routines, and respect others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are well-trained to identify needs quickly and adapt curriculum accordingly, ensuring most pupils with SEND achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and healthy, with a positive culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Thorough curriculum helps pupils develop an understanding of the world around them and promotes safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are well-supported to read with their children and are involved in school activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils regularly learn outdoors, which develops their resilience and understanding of nature.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have strong subject knowledge and challenge pupils to think critically.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' discussions and questioning ensure effective learning and pupil progress.
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 255 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The oldest school in Leighton Buzzard is Pulford. It has the name of Joshua Pulford, a local vicar who passed away in 1710. The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise.
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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 | 2-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
