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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
- Primary
- Winterbourne Abbas DT2 9LW
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Based on the inspection date: 03 July 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum teaches pupils about equality and the diversity of the world in which they live.
Foundational Skills: Focus on learning to read prepares children for Year 1, but more work is required to ensure all pupils learn the breadth and depth of knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some sequences of work in mathematics are not demanding enough; pupils have gaps in their foundational writing knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in Years 3 and 4 who need to catch up in reading receive precise and high-quality support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils cooperate well in class. The youngest and oldest pupils enjoy playing together at social times.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils usually read books matched to the sounds they know, but some sequences of work in mathematics are not demanding enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inconsistencies in how well teaching meets the needs of SEND pupils; learning aids do not provide structured support effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are diligent in recording and referring any concerns, and leaders respond swiftly to minimize risk.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Personal, social, and health education curriculum includes online safety. Pupils learn about right and wrong.
Parent Feedback: Feedback from Parent View will be considered by Ofsted when deciding inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Many exciting opportunities enrich the curriculum like 'Woodland School', sports festivals, and educational trips.
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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 57 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This website will provide you with a wealth of information about Winterbourne Valley CE VA First School, the principles and standards we uphold, and the standards we strive for, whether you are considering sending your child to us or have already made that decision.
All of the schools in the Dorchester Area Schools Partnership share our values.
Your child's intellectual and social development is important to both the child as an individual and to the future of society as a whole, according to the teaching team and supportive Governing Body.
To give the kids in our care access to additional education throughout their lives, we strive to attain excellent standards in English and math.
Students behave with courtesy, friendliness, and respect.
The school also provides a breakfast club, an after-school programme, numerous educational field trips, a good selection of information technology, a full schedule of outdoor activities and games (often assisted by outside experts), and a Christian ethos that is strengthened by our connections with local churches.
At Winterbourne Valley CE VA First School, we firmly believe in fostering an environment where kids are excited about learning and completely immersed in it.
We want and expect our kids to do well in school, be content, and feel challenged and engaged.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing this site, and we always welcome visitors to our school to observe us in action.
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This website will provide you with a wealth of information about Winterbourne Valley CE VA First School, the principles and standards we uphold, and the standards we strive for, whether you are considering sending your child to us or have already made that decision.
All of the schools in the Dorchester Area Schools Partnership share our values.
Your child's intellectual and social development is important to both the child as an individual and to the future of society as a whole, according to the teaching team and supportive Governing Body.
To give the kids in our care access to additional education throughout their lives, we strive to attain excellent standards in English and math.
Students behave with courtesy, friendliness, and respect.
The school also provides a breakfast club, an after-school programme, numerous educational field trips, a good selection of information technology, a full schedule of outdoor activities and games (often assisted by outside experts), and a Christian ethos that is strengthened by our connections with local churches.
At Winterbourne Valley CE VA First School, we firmly believe in fostering an environment where kids are excited about learning and completely immersed in it.
We want and expect our kids to do well in school, be content, and feel challenged and engaged.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing this site, and we always welcome visitors to our school to observe us in action.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1