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St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
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St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
- Primary
- Derby DE23 8EG
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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: Consistently good phonics teaching means pupils are able to read and spell words well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds pupils’ long-term knowledge and helps them see links between different subjects, ideas and themes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not show pupils well enough how to problem-solve and reason mathematically.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff give good support which meets pupils' needs consistently, ensuring that no pupil is left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and respectful to others. They work and play happily alongside each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress is good, though not as strong as it could be in problem-solving and reasoning mathematically.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding for pupils with SEND is used well so that they make good gains over time.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff communicate well and take swift action to protect any pupil at risk of harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders dramatically improved attendance, now above the national average, reflecting a safe and happy environment.
Parent Feedback: All parents the inspector met insisted that the school kept children safe and happy.
Parental Involvement: Families are involved through weekly family learning sessions and regular meetings.
Extracurricular Activities: Enhanced curriculum includes activities pupils enjoy, such as dodgeball and construction.
Outdoor Facilities: Improved both outdoor and indoor learning areas making them accessible.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders give staff good professional development to improve their skills further.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is good, resulting in good progress from pupils’ starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching quality by visiting classrooms and scrutinising pupils’ work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not teach pupils sufficiently well how to use ambitious vocabulary when they write.
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St James' Church of England Aided Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 129 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 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 |
C+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | 25.8 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd 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 | 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1