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Shakespeare Infant School
- Primary
- Eastleigh SO50 4FZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are experts in teaching early reading, and pupils quickly develop a secure understanding of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have sequenced the curriculum well from early years to Year 2, preparing pupils effectively for their next steps in learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, too much knowledge has been identified, leading to insufficient depth in learning. Leaders are refining the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers carefully check the sounds pupils know in phonics and swiftly identify those who need support to catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted and skilled support helps pupils catch up in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceedingly well and understand the school's 'golden rules'. Attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have established clear systems to identify pupils with SEND and effectively support teachers to adapt work for them.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand what bullying is and how to report any worries. They feel listened to, valued, and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff notice changes in pupil behavior and know what to do if concerned. Leaders act quickly to ensure timely help for pupils.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are full of praise for the school, appreciating that their children enjoy attending and get the best out of them.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils in Year 2 learn to play the ukulele and samba drums.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the effort made by leaders to support their well-being and skill base.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are passionate and knowledgeable, helping pupils develop precise knowledge over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some foundation subjects, leaders have not narrowed down essential knowledge, affecting teaching focus.
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Shakespeare Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 242 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Shakespeare Infant School and our school website, on behalf of the pupils, teachers, and governors.
Jane Skinner is my name, and I'm incredibly happy to be the head teacher at this exceptional institution.
Shakespeare Infant School is an excellent setting for learning.
In so many ways, this institution excels.
Our students do remarkably well, advance quickly, and outperform students nationwide in terms of academic achievement.
They are respectful, well-behaved, polite, and happy to be at this school.
Our course offerings are fantastic.
It is built on interesting and captivating integrated projects that motivate our kids to learn.
As a staff, we put a lot of effort into continually improving our curriculum.
We quiz the kids on their opinions of their educational opportunities and how we might make them better.
For further information, visit our website and click on the curriculum page.
We make investments in everyone receiving high-quality music instruction as well as possibilities for competitive sports.
We provide a highly diverse selection of extracurricular activities both during the school day and beyond.
Our actions are guided by our learning values.
The puppets that symbolise each learning value aid in the children's development of these values.
We design our academic and broader curricula to include opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate them.
The collaboration of your child's family and school is essential to their success.
It's a terrific way to give back and make new friends, plus our fundraising committee (SHINE) always has delicious cakes at their meetings.
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Jane Skinner is my name, and I'm incredibly happy to be the head teacher at this exceptional institution.
Shakespeare Infant School is an excellent setting for learning.
In so many ways, this institution excels.
Our students do remarkably well, advance quickly, and outperform students nationwide in terms of academic achievement.
They are respectful, well-behaved, polite, and happy to be at this school.
Our course offerings are fantastic.
It is built on interesting and captivating integrated projects that motivate our kids to learn.
As a staff, we put a lot of effort into continually improving our curriculum.
We quiz the kids on their opinions of their educational opportunities and how we might make them better.
For further information, visit our website and click on the curriculum page.
We make investments in everyone receiving high-quality music instruction as well as possibilities for competitive sports.
We provide a highly diverse selection of extracurricular activities both during the school day and beyond.
Our actions are guided by our learning values.
The puppets that symbolise each learning value aid in the children's development of these values.
We design our academic and broader curricula to include opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate them.
The collaboration of your child's family and school is essential to their success.
It's a terrific way to give back and make new friends, plus our fundraising committee (SHINE) always has delicious cakes at their meetings.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shakespeare Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1