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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5QN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, phonics are strong; Maths needs more reasoning and problem-solving opportunities.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum offers varied and exciting learning opportunities, promoting moral and cultural development.
Foundational Skills: Early reading is prioritised with effective phonics; most pupils read fluently by key stage 1 end.
Success of the Curriculum: Interesting and ambitious; supports pupils revisiting learning regularly for better retention.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching does not challenge least able pupils sufficiently, especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Specific knowledge in some subjects needs clearer identification for better learning progression.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress is good overall; reading is strong but mathematical problem-solving needs work.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support and regular reviews ensure progress for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; pupils are polite, welcoming, and enjoy school but sometimes lack pride in presenting their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well in reading and mathematics; strong emphasis on foundational skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided for struggling readers to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand rules, and show empathy towards friends.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear understanding and regular intervention reviews help SEND pupils make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils' needs are swiftly identified, and lessons are adapted for curriculum access.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents rarely happen; prompt resolution of issues by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding procedures; most parents feel their children are safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand bullying and know to seek adult help if upset.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong online and community safety understanding, promoting welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents are positive about all aspects and recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong parent-school partnerships, especially in early years, ensuring high parental involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including art, history, and physical education.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range including construction and 'sing and sign' club enhances learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Good promotion of outdoor learning; however, some indoor activities could be more challenging.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have positive relationships with pupils, contributing to a friendly and supportive environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher performance management highly focused on securing improvements, positively impacting progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and feedback improve teaching quality; ongoing need for development in mathematics teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge effectively checks understanding and supports learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Vigilant lesson checks ensure pupils’ understanding and timely support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in teaching assistant support; need for consistent high expectations in students' work presentation.
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About Us
Victoria Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 223 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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2 part-time classes in nursery (morning and afternoon) 26 kids maximum per session. At times during the school day the children will be organised in to focus groups for teaching and learning groups, giving them the opportunity to achieve their personal best regardless of age or gender. Children are getting ready for admission into Key Stage 1 toward the conclusion of Reception. To ensure that the students transition to junior school smoothly, a thoroughly thought-out liaison and transition programme is in place and runs throughout Year 2.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 25th 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 - 24th 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1