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Squirrel Hayes First School
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Squirrel Hayes First School
- Primary
- Biddulph ST8 7DF
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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: Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is consistently good, resulting in improved pupil outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and enriched with exciting visits, promoting fundamental British values effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks need to better match the abilities of the most able pupils, and the quality of questioning requires improvement to deepen understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, with standards rising significantly.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support is provided through small group teaching and additional resources, addressing barriers to learning effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school makes good use of external expertise, enabling pupils with specific needs to overcome barriers and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel confident that any concerns will be resolved quickly. Pupil safety is well managed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant, ensuring pupils' welfare and safety. Good partnerships with external agencies are maintained.
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with the school, confident in their children's learning and progress.
Parental Involvement: There are good opportunities for parents to help their children learn, with strong partnerships and workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of lunchtime clubs and activities is offered, increasing pupil participation in regular sports exercise.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are committed to professional development, leading to raised pupil achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching leads to good pupil progress across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and improvement plans ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons need better questioning strategies, and more challenging tasks for the most able pupils.
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Squirrel Hayes First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 73 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Squirrel Hayes First School is a place where "every child" and "everyone" matter. The students, teachers, and governors at Squirrel Hayes First School are delighted to have you and your child as part of our community. We are a learning community dedicated to enhancing and growing each student's level of achievement while fostering enjoyment, excitement, and a lifelong love of learning. We take pride in providing for every child's mental wellbeing and boosting self-esteem by fostering an environment where kids are encouraged to be content, self-assured, and autonomous learners with a genuine feeling of belonging and purpose. Every member of our learning community is urged to adopt a kind and considerate outlook toward their fellow humans and the environment. This aids in their development as trustworthy, capable, and knowledgeable citizens. By sharing and celebrating successes, we encourage a solid learning relationship between the home, school, and the larger community. This strengthens comprehension. At Squirrel Hayes, we think that for every member of our learning community to succeed academically, socially, and spiritually, a collaborative approach to learning and a supporting relationship are essential. Although Squirrel Hayes First School is described in some detail on our website, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit our school and observe us in action. Do not hesitate to make arrangements for a visit by contacting the school office. Children and staff will give you a warm welcome, you can be sure of that.
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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 | 3-9 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 25.8 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 104 |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Squirrel Hayes First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1