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Battledown Centre for Children and Families
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families
- Primary
- Cheltenham GL52 6PZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics programme delivered with precision; pupils read with accuracy and confidence
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum well-planned and bespoke to needs, aiding strong progress from different starting points
Areas Needing Improvement: Academic curriculum sometimes not challenging enough for some pupils
Performance in Maths & Reading: Planning for key vocabulary in reading and mathematics is clear, revisiting previous learning helps retention
Support for Falling Behind: Staff intervene quickly if pupils show signs of anxiety or stress, therapeutic approaches aid development
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations, pupils behave well and are keen to learn, displaying positive attitudes
Support for SEND Pupils: Therapeutic approaches like occupational, music, play and speech therapies aid well-being and academic development
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures pupils are happy and safe, special relationships with staff
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements, build knowledge of healthy, safe lives
Parent Feedback: Parents are delighted with the school and appreciate all they do
Parental Involvement: Significant pastoral support provided to families, parents involved
Extracurricular Activities: Activities include sensory dance, trampolining, allotment work and community visits
Outdoor Facilities: New outdoor equipment installed based on pupil suggestions, facilities support active lives
Teacher Engagement: Staff know each pupil exceptionally well, special relationships enhance learning environment
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make strong progress from different starting points, positive attitudes help them overcome challenges
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Revisited previous learning helps most important knowledge stick in pupils' memory
Teaching Staff Challenges: Curriculum sometimes not challenging enough for more academic pupils
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About Us
Battledown Centre for Children and Families is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 67 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.9 | 6.1 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 95 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 92 | - |
| 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Local authority ratio 17 : 1