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Kingsway Infants' School
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Kingsway Infants' School
- Primary
- Watford WD25 0ES
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Broad and rich curriculum opportunities include philosophy and Spanish; interventions support academic and social progress
Foundational Skills: The teaching of core skills like reading, writing, and mathematics is strong but phonics needs improvement
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics teaching in Reception and Year 1 and consistent challenge in tasks across curriculum need enhancement
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils significantly exceeded national standards in reading, writing, and mathematics in recent years
Support for Falling Behind: Vulnerable pupils receive structured interventions leading to evident academic and social progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: High levels of concentration and engagement noted; low-level disruption in less challenging tasks
Support for SEND Pupils: Outstanding support, including expert interventions and well-trained teaching assistants, ensures progress in line with national standards
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding, clear referral systems, and regular staff training ensure pupil safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exceptional care and specialist support help pupils overcome social and emotional barriers to learning
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously praised the school's support and the positive impact on their children’s social and learning skills
Parental Involvement: Highly successful parent workshops support children’s learning in phonics and early years mathematics
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of extracurricular activities such as dance and cooking offered to pupils
Outdoor Facilities: Redesigned outdoor area promotes physical skills and play-based learning effectively
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use effective questioning techniques and engaging resources to support learning
Impact on Student Progress: Staff read daily to pupils; one-to-one reading support accelerates progress in reading
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Common approaches to assessment are used; feedback promotes pupil progress well
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent challenge in tasks and activities sometimes leads to low-level disruption
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Kingsway Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 174 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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These were reviewed and rewritten with staff and Governors working together during a very productive inset day. To provide a happy, safe supportive community where mutual respect is nurtured. To encourage families and school to work together to promote the understanding of education and care within the community. To provide an environment for learning that supports all children and shows that we believe that every child matters. To encourage progress in learning by providing high quality teaching, individual targets and a rich, varied and balanced curriculum. To encourage all children to be actively involved in their own learning and progress. * To continually consider how well the school ensures equality of opportunities for all its pupils. * To identify barriers to learning and participation to meet a diversity of needs. * Continue to develop best use of Pupil Premium to support achievement for individuals and groups.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
D
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 102 |
| 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 - 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsway Infants' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1