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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
- Primary
- Frome BA11 1QG
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Based on the inspection date: 23 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: In subjects like mathematics and art, the curriculum identifies important knowledge steps effectively.
Foundational Skills: Daily phonics practice helps pupils develop reading skills, but support quality varies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some English areas lack defined learning steps, leading to unmet pupil needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum in mathematics helps students achieve well; however, reading support inconsistency hinders fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support provided for those falling behind in reading, but quality is inconsistent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have positive attitudes, but some minor behaviour issues affect others' learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Recent changes made, but support plans lack precision, leading to inadequate support in some areas.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welcoming environment promotes kindness, safety, and respect among pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the support and care provided by the school staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils appreciate the school's involvement in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in art projects, charity fundraising, and work with a local care home.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are friendly, warm, and know pupils well.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training supports effective curriculum delivery in well-developed subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in support quality and some areas of the curriculum delivery hinder overall effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective in developed subjects but needs improvement in others.
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 232 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-9 | 3-11 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Local authority ratio 19 : 1