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Hayesdown First School
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Hayesdown First School
- Primary
- Frome BA11 2BN
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has put effective plans and professional development in place to improve foundational skills like writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils value and take full advantage of the broad curricular opportunities planned for them.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central; pupils learn sounds early and read with confidence
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced across subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: There is still more to do to secure the achievement of all pupils, particularly in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff need to better adapt learning for all pupils
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils reaching higher standards in reading and mathematics was above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Improved pastoral support for pupils with challenging behaviour, and teaching assistants well support disadvantaged pupils in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, say that other pupils behave well and are friendly, making the school calm.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students perform well, but some fall behind due to teaching adaptations
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support in place, especially through nurture provision
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show exemplary attitudes and respect
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are met well, with specialist support monitored rigorously.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most staff effectively adapt learning for SEND students
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and say that the Golden Rules remind them of the school's expectations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Three senior leaders trained in safeguarding support a vigilant culture. Safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident in resolving conflicts
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes a positive culture and pupil welfare
Parent Feedback: Parents express confidence in the new leadership and say that their children feel safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents have been reassured by the smooth handover of leadership.
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school positively, like one big family
Parental Involvement: Collaborative work with parents, especially for attendance
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value and take full advantage of opportunities such as the mathematics café and sporting activities at lunchtimes.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like athletics, cheerleading, and sewing
Teacher Engagement: Teachers in key stages 1 and 2 consistently use guidance effectively to develop pupils' writing.
Impact on Student Progress: The increased challenge in lessons has supported pupils in deepening their learning in mathematics and writing.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching generally effective, though some need better adaptation skills
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About Us
Hayesdown First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 300 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 5-9 | 4-11 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 8.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 - 1st Sep 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hayesdown First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1