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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
- Primary
- Watford WD24 7RL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Mathematics has new approaches focusing on reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Differences between outcomes in mathematics and reading/writing are diminishing; overall positive impact noted.
Foundational Skills: Phonics taught by skilled staff ensure pupils don't fall behind, fostering confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum supports development of essential skills with emphasis on communication and language.
Areas Needing Improvement: More children in the early years should exceed the expected standard.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks too easy/difficult due to inconsistent assessment use.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective additional support helps pupils catch up, addressing those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around school is consistently excellent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Confident and enthusiastic readers due to effective phonics teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support for those falling behind, ensuring no pupil is left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, adhering to school's 'Golden Rules'.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in mathematics need improvement, but recent changes show positive results.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support systems for disadvantaged pupils are effective, facilitating good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise support for SEND pupils helps them confidently access curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding systems and training ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-kept records and timely actions maintain pupil welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe and supportive environment with positive adult-pupil relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff create a positive safeguarding culture prioritizing pupil interests.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive and appreciative of the school’s leadership and community feel.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate opportunities to engage with teachers and the headteacher.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's inclusivity and strong community spirit.
Parental Involvement: Visits from parents foster cultural awareness and inclusivity.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: New teaching methods positively impact students' learning and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular tracking and assessments ensure effective teaching practices.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers valued with strong focus on staff well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Consolidation of new teaching approaches needed to meet greater depth targets.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, visits, trips offer diverse experiences.
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About Us
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 205 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
