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Southbourne Infant School
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Southbourne Infant School
- Primary
- Southbourne PO10 8JX
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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: Effective teaching ensures most groups of pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a rich curriculum with a broad range of first-hand experiences, leading to strong pupil progress in various subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils, including disadvantaged ones, need more consistent challenges to achieve higher standards, especially in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making strong progress, and standards are now in line with those typical of other schools.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in danger of falling behind are identified quickly, and extra help is provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, respectful, and have positive attitudes to learning, which support their strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The careful use of equipment, a variety of tasks, and support help pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities succeed in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident any issues raised will be taken seriously by staff. Parents are confident their children are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work closely with families to provide relevant individual support, ensuring all pupils feel cared for and supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly satisfied that their children are safe and that any concerns are taken seriously.
Parental Involvement: Parents speak positively about procedures to help their children when they start school, welcoming regular information meetings.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the sporting facilities provided alongside other extracurricular activities, which are well attended.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy outdoor education activities, such as building dens and cooking bread over an open fire.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work together closely to share good practice, and training is organized as required.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders’ high aspirations for all pupils to thrive and achieve well are shared by the majority of staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders monitor the quality of teaching through various activities, with a focus on constant improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in expectations between classes impacts the challenge for the most able pupils, especially in mathematics.
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Southbourne Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 175 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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| 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 107 |
| 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 Southbourne Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
