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Sutton CofE VA Lower School
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Sutton CofE VA Lower School
- Primary
- Sutton SG19 2NE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are skilled at teaching phonics and reading. Reading books are matched to sounds pupils know.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed a curriculum that provides pupils with a broad education.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders need to identify specific knowledge pupils should learn more precisely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils build strong foundations in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly spot pupils who struggle with reading and provide extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, show kindness and respect for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure pupils with SEND get the help they need to access the same learning as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and acts of unkindness are extremely rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils use 'talk time' and the 'worry box,' contributing to their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents gave examples of staff going 'above and beyond' to provide support.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through Ofsted Parent View feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of clubs, opportunities to be monitors and ‘The Sutton Challenge’.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value training in teaching English and mathematics.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure reading books match sounds pupils know, aiding progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders need to ensure teachers receive planned training for all curriculum areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders plan further training to support teaching of other subjects fully.
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Sutton CofE VA Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 73 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 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 Sutton CofE VA Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
