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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Whitehaven CA28 7PZ
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Proportion of pupils achieving phonics screening has been higher than the national average for several years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in English and mathematics in Years 1 and 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities are needed for the most able writers to develop their writing across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment by end of Year 2 has risen in reading, writing, and mathematics for three consecutive years.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers challenge pupils well and provide many opportunities to master basic skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good, and they have excellent manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and regular observations ensure effective support for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said name-calling and bullying do not happen. Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong links with children’s social care, police, and a local counselling service promote pupils' welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and believe their children are safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents are always approachable and involved, no concerns about pupil behavior.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular experiences like writing, gymnastics, football, and cookery clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants regularly share best practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular challenge tasks and observation of teaching and learning enhance progress.
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 128 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The St. James C of E Infant & Nursery School would like to welcome you. Our school's mission is to promote happiness, kindness, and respect while fostering a love of life and education in a Christian environment. Our Ethos Statement is: St James' C of E Infant and Nursery School, Whitehaven provides education accordance with the principles and practices of the Church of England. Every part of this school's work is centred on worship, religious education, and the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth of its students. Create an environment where children feel valued by making it lively, joyful, compassionate, and secure. Encourage parents to become involved in their children's education. Create opportunities for the kids to participate in the larger community. In order to ensure that ALL students develop into competent learners, offer an inclusive, rigorous curriculum. St. James' takes pleasure in the intimate ties it has with its employees, governors, parents, students, and the larger community. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have about St. James' Infant and Nursery; we will be more than delighted to assist you. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the staff and governors at any time. Beginning school can be confusing and frightening. We make an effort to make everyone feel comfortable and assist your youngster with adjusting. To aid you in navigating the school day, we have created several guides.
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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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B-
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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 | 17.4 | 25.8 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 102 |
| 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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
