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St Laurence Church Infant School
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St Laurence Church Infant School
- Primary
- Birmingham B31 2DJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Training in phonics has been provided for both teaching and support staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils with a wide range of learning activities. It is well enriched through trips, visitors and clubs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure teachers use more challenging questions to probe and deepen pupils' thinking.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Provisional key stage 1 results for 2017 indicate that standards are set to be above the national average in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided during lessons and through one-to-one teaching sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous and respectful. They behave well and work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: The deputy headteacher coordinates the provision for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any potential bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of nurture and support ensure pupils are well looked after and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents say that staff are ‘approachable and sort out any problems’.
Parental Involvement: A wide range of activities available at lunchtimes and at the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched through visits, visitors and theme days.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have developed the outdoor area since the previous inspection.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers collaborate with year-group colleagues to plan lessons which meet the needs of pupils of different abilities.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks are made by teachers and support staff during lessons to ensure that pupils understand the work set and are making progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders set teaching and support staff challenging targets based on the school’s key priorities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes the pace of learning is too slow and pupils lose interest in their work.
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St Laurence Church Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 268 students from age 4-7 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 |
D-
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Laurence Church Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1