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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Workington CA14 3XB
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children are enthused and excited by a wide range of activities both within school and beyond.
Success of the Curriculum: By the time they leave Year 2, most pupils reach standards that are above the national average in reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: The progress in mathematics is broad in line with the national average but improving rapidly across year groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics are broadly in line with the national average and improving rapidly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with additional needs are identified quickly and supported through targeted interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and they respect each other and the adults around them.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make progress at rates similar to their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and the school promotes pupil welfare exceptionally well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding is extremely well developed.
Parent Feedback: All parents who met the inspectors believe the pupils are well behaved.
Parental Involvement: Parents come into classrooms to encourage children and support learning. This shared information fosters strong parent-teacher engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of sporting activities, arts experiences, and after-school activities enrich pupils' lives.
Outdoor Facilities: An annual residential trip takes place for Year 2 pupils which includes canoeing and other activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants are extremely well supported to improve the quality of their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching stimulates and supports pupils’ exceptional learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all targets for staff can be measured precisely enough to help them be totally clear about what pupils could achieve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The rich and vibrant curriculum prepared pupils extremely well for life in modern Britain.
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About Us
Victoria Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 300 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.5 | 25.8 | 21 |
| 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 - 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1