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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
- Primary
- Heath and Reach LU7 0AX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children begin to learn phonics when they start in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has an ambitious curriculum that matches pupils’ needs and interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers do not revisit important knowledge routinely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use songs and actions to help them remember key knowledge, such as the names and location of the continents. Teachers use questioning well to check pupils’ understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who fall behind with reading receive additional support. As a result, they make good progress and catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy gaining rewards for meeting expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff make adaptations to activities and the curriculum to help pupils with SEND learn key knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe, including online. They learn about healthy relationships, as well as how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Parent Feedback: The school encourages parents to read with their children at home.
Parental Involvement: The lead inspector spoke to parents at the school gate at the end of the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school. They work in a supportive environment where they can ask anyone for help, guidance or advice.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils read books that are well matched to the sounds they are learning. This helps them to practise and learn the sounds.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questioning well to check pupils’ understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, these strengths are not as evident.
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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 124 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students. We are a welcoming, joyful school where every student is regarded as an individual and has the opportunity to develop into a self-assured, well-rounded member of our village and the larger community. We are pleased that we are able to preserve this sense of community while reaching high standards in every year group. Our team of incredibly committed teachers offers the kids a stimulating, thematic curriculum that inspires and pushes them to succeed and fosters a love of learning for the rest of their lives. The Church of England established the school in 1846 with the goal of providing a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise. We strive to uphold this goal in our contemporary, purpose-built school, which is situated in lovely grounds next to Stockgrove and Rushmere Country Park. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 | 5-9 | 3-11 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1