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Walton & Lees Hill CofE School
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Walton & Lees Hill CofE School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: English and mathematics are particularly well planned, but some early years staff lack specialist knowledge in early reading, requiring further development
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned across key subjects like English, mathematics, history, geography, and science
Areas Needing Improvement: Art and ICT need to be developed further to match the high standard of other subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy solving mathematical problems and have a rich supply of books for reading
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are quick to notice and help if a pupil is struggling
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are enthusiastic about school life
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs met successfully and have the same opportunities as others
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any incidents of bullying effectively and ensure pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a caring and nurturing ethos in the school for safeguarding
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'like one big family' and are positive about the environment
Parental Involvement: Ideas and workshops are offered for parents to continue reading development at home
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of after-school clubs and outdoor activities like kayaking and mountain walking are available
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the extensive outdoor activities provided by the school
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and explain things clearly
Impact on Student Progress: Regular opportunities to practice new skills help pupils learn well and retain knowledge
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use information about pupils effectively to ensure they achieve their best
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some early years staff do not have sufficient specialist knowledge of early reading, requiring improvement
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About Us
Walton & Lees Hill CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 23 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a small, welcoming rural school in a beautiful area. Children can enrol in nursery the term after their third birthday, and we offer instruction to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Our wonderful outdoor environment and building, which we use to facilitate learning, are a blessing for us. Visits and visitors help us reinforce and integrate our learning. Through our fundamental Christian values, we aggressively promote British values. We acquire abilities that enable us to be lifelong learners, prepared for a constantly changing world. Our "Pupils are prospering in a pleasant, lively learning community" and "Staff establish great role models." 2016 Ofsted To carry out the National Curriculum by offering learning opportunities that are enjoyable, interesting, and memorable through activities that are tailored to our kids' needs. to promote fundamental Christian principles under the aegis of British Values. to cultivate transferable life skills that will enable us to pursue lifelong learning. The Diocese Policy for Religious Education is followed at this Church of England institution. Our weekly church services and parish events are open to parents and family friends. All parents are encouraged to visit school and those who wish to become involved with curricular activities have the opportunity to do so during the school day, after appropriate training and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks are made.
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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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | 25.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 106 |
| 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walton & Lees Hill CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
