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Durrington Infant School
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Durrington Infant School
- Primary
- Worthing BN13 2JD
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Recently improved phonics programme is helping pupils learn to read well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn well in some subjects but don't acquire the full range of knowledge needed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum not well planned across all subjects; teachers need to check knowledge acquisition better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some subjects like English and mathematics, knowledge is well-planned and helps build understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers scan the room during phonics lessons to check progress and correct misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and enjoy earning rewards like 'Durrington dosh'.
Support for SEND Pupils: Many pupils with SEND get the extra support they need to develop language and communication skills.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; bullying happens occasionally but staff handle it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality training ensures staff can spot signs of harm and take effective action.
Parental Involvement: Community hub provides a safe space for families, showing school's care and support.
Parent Feedback: Ofsted Parent View used to gather parent opinions and inform inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities available for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations for behaviour and live up to school's values.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers routinely check pupils' understanding during phonics lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack the expertise to ensure pupils learn the full intended curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure teachers have expertise needed for effective teaching.
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Durrington Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 282 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 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | - | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Durrington Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
