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South View Infant and Nursery School
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South View Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Basingstoke and Deane RG21 5LL
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| Effectiveness of 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 pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading, maths, and phonics has improved significantly over the last two years
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and enriched by a wide range of visits and trips
Success of the Curriculum: Varied and interesting curriculum with regular revisiting of prior knowledge
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not use assessment consistently to improve pupils’ knowledge and skills in subjects other than English and mathematics
Foundational Skills: Too many pupils not learning core skills of literacy and numeracy quickly enough
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics programme needs implementation and improvement for better reading progress
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress for the majority of current pupils is improving in English and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and additional adults identify and support any pupil who starts to fall behind and intervene quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well around school and in classrooms, showing respect, kindness, and tolerance
Behaviour and Attitudes: High behaviour expectations, use of 'bee' rules for motivation and politeness
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published outcomes significantly below national average in 2023
Support for Falling Behind: Improvement priorities are sharply addressing reading, writing and mathematics deficits
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders responsible for pupils with SEND have a wealth of useful knowledge and skills, ensuring effective, well-targeted support
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled staff provide well-planned, personalized activities; strong identification of needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, but pupils say when it does, ‘We can talk to a grown-up and they would help you’
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work hard to ensure that all children are safe from harm; there’s a strong culture of safeguarding
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on socialization, independence, and physical development
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are happy with the improvements over the last two years
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage well with parents to ensure the importance of good attendance and school involvement
Parent Feedback: Positive engagement through Ofsted's Parent View
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of visits and trips that enrich the curriculum
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has developed significantly and is used effectively to enrich children’s learning
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities outside school enrich experiences and build life skills
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from professional development and coaching, improving their skills
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent coaching and development from year-group leaders have raised standards and improved pupil outcomes
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leadership conducts regular checks on the quality of teaching through a variety of methods
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently plan work that challenges the most able pupils, particularly the most able disadvantaged pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff lacking expertise in ambitious phonics delivery; professional development needed
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South View Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 225 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Infant and Nursery School, there are about 240 students enrolled, and there are about 230 students enrolled in the Junior School at the South View Federation, which is located close to the centre of Basingstoke in Hampshire.
Both schools include a resourced, school-run programme for students with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
Although White British backgrounds make up the bulk of our students, 15.7% of our students speak English as a second language.
Our students have access to a variety of after-school programmes at both schools, as well as a breakfast club.
Our goal is to create a stimulating curriculum that inspires students to become curious, well-rounded adults who value learning, inquiry, and the good life.
To make this happen, we encourage parents and carers to collaborate with us and completely participate in their child's educational journey.
The school is committed to enhancing the learning opportunities provided through enhancing the curriculum, upholding high standards, and improving facilities.
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In the Infant and Nursery School, there are about 240 students enrolled, and there are about 230 students enrolled in the Junior School at the South View Federation, which is located close to the centre of Basingstoke in Hampshire.
Both schools include a resourced, school-run programme for students with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
Although White British backgrounds make up the bulk of our students, 15.7% of our students speak English as a second language.
Our students have access to a variety of after-school programmes at both schools, as well as a breakfast club.
Our goal is to create a stimulating curriculum that inspires students to become curious, well-rounded adults who value learning, inquiry, and the good life.
To make this happen, we encourage parents and carers to collaborate with us and completely participate in their child's educational journey.
The school is committed to enhancing the learning opportunities provided through enhancing the curriculum, upholding high standards, and improving facilities.
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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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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 25.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South View Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1