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Westwood Infant and Nursery School
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Westwood Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Selston NG16 5JA
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Regular training has ensured all staff have expert knowledge in teaching phonics, making lessons engaging and fun.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop a love of reading and the majority of the school's curriculum is well organised.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clarify enough the content pupils are expected to know, causing inconsistent recall.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils master phonics well and go on to decode new, complex texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Anyone needing help to meet school expectations is supported well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is positive; they collaborate well and enjoy their time at school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn the same as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust systems and regular training ensure pupil safety with proper reporting mechanisms in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum teaches pupils about online safety, stranger danger, and road safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents' opinions are taken into account through Ofsted Parent View and informal conversations.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of visits and extracurricular activities are offered, including baking club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers bring books to life with expression and enthusiasm.
Impact on Student Progress: Phonics is taught well, leading to rapid mastery by pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staffing challenges have been managed well, and now there's a cohesive team in place.
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Westwood Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 62 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you visiting our school website. You'll definitely find it informative and beneficial. You will learn about our school, its objectives, and its course of study. The faculty and staff at Westwood Infant and Nursery School put a lot of effort into creating a fun and engaging learning environment. We are fortunate to have a hardworking team of teachers, administrators, governors, and parents that make working at this school gratifying. If you are new to the school or area, we look forward to getting to know you and your child, and would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to our school family. To make sure your child enjoys their time with us, we will all work incredibly hard together. We want your child to succeed as much as they can academically in every way. Your support is invaluable in helping us to help your child, so please get involved in the life of the school as much as you can. You are most welcome. Please view our school prospectus below and visit our Facebook page to learn more about what goes on at Westwood. Please do not hesitate to inquire if you need a hard copy of any of the information on our website. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions after seeing our website.
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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 | 2-7 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.3 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westwood Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1