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Ashbrook Infant School
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Ashbrook Infant School
- Primary
- Ockbrook and Borrowash DE72 3HF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a priority, and staff are well trained in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a sequenced curriculum, but it needs to be more ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planned curriculum is inconsistent across subjects, leading to knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Support for pupils falling behind is not always adequately implemented.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some teachers' expectations are not high enough, causing low-level disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Systems for early identification and review of SEND pupils are not rigorous enough.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; adults handle bullying effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure good mental health and safeguarding practices, but more training is needed for staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel their children are well looked after and appreciate the support provided.
Parental Involvement: Parents are well informed and involved in transitions but desire more extra-curricular activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Limited access to extra-curricular clubs; more opportunities needed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make reading fun; however, some lack the necessary training for managing challenging behavior.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher engagement positively impacts reading interest, but not all pupils achieve their potential.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff have too many responsibilities impacting their effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check curriculum delivery, but consistency varies, resulting in knowledge gaps.
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Ashbrook Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 146 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 102 |
| 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 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd 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 | 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashbrook Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1