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Maidenbower Infant School
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Maidenbower Infant School
- Primary
- Crawley RH10 7RA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics programme was introduced and is being taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: New leaders are taking the right steps to identify what pupils must remember.
Areas Needing Improvement: Still work to do to improve the curriculum in a number of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff notice if any pupil falls behind and provide extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils' reading is not as fluent due to past poor phonics teaching.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know how to help pupils with SEND by breaking topics into smaller steps.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying or poor behaviour are dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of vigilance; all staff are well trained.
Parent Feedback: Views of parents and carers were considered through their responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs such as 'multi sports' and 'rhythm masters' help develop interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take time to relax in the sensory den and outdoor reading area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel motivated and appreciated by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils know through quizzes and games.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need further support with the updated curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure teachers know what to teach and revisit.
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Maidenbower Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 251 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Maidenbower Infant School, we think learning should be interesting, challenging, individualised, and enjoyable. In order to help everyone fulfil their potential, we strive to provide a learning environment where kids feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Maidenbower Infant School was opened in 1992 as Maidenbower First School; we are now a three form Infant school for 4 7 year olds with a private nursery that has 32 places per session for children from the age of three. We are lucky to have extensive grounds that provide a stimulating and exciting learning space outside that complements our indoor learning. The best way to get a feel for our school is to come and visit please give us a call on. 01293 886324 and make an appointment for a look round and a chat. We are eager to personally welcome you to our institution.
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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 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 22.1 |
| 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Maidenbower Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
