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St Bega's CofE Primary School
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St Bega's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Eskdale CA19 1TW
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make regular visits to forests, rivers, and hills, making learning more interesting.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers plan activities that build on what pupils already know, resulting in most pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading books for younger pupils are sometimes too difficult for them to practise their decoding and blending skills, and teachers' expectations of handwriting and presentation are too low.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is in place for pupils who fall behind to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave exceptionally well and are hardworking, knowing that adults will help them improve their learning and achieve their goals.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and these pupils receive effective support from well-trained staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying doesn’t happen, and if they fall out, adults sort it out quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with vigilant and well-trained staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents and guardians are happy with the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils take an active part in their local community and attend local churches to worship.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a wide range of after-school clubs to develop their personal interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are passionate about their local environment, making regular visits to surrounding forests, rivers, and hills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and are well-trained to spot errors pupils make.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt the curriculum well, ensuring pupils achieve expected standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers keep a careful check on the progress that pupils make.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Presentation of work in books is not as good as it could be due to low expectations of handwriting.
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St Bega's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 26 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The tiny St Bega's C of E Primary School is tucked away in the charming Eskdale Valley. We received an Ofsted rating of "Good" in May 2016. Our school is commemorating its 50th anniversary this year. St. Bega's is a loving setting that is enhanced by Christian principles and a love of the great outdoors. The staff members here are devoted to protecting all children.
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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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.6 | 25.8 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 104 |
| 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bega's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1