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The Mary Bassett Lower School
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The Mary Bassett Lower School
- Primary
- Leighton-Linslade LU7 1AR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics effectively; pupils read books matched to their knowledge, promoting fluent reading .
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a new ambitious curriculum, starting from early years and relevant to pupils .
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need detailed subject knowledge of some topics to teach and check pupils’ understanding accurately .
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop into confident, fluent readers through regular practice and a well-stocked library .
Support for Falling Behind: Clear processes are in place to identify and support pupils with SEND, ensuring they can access the curriculum .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are engaged and well-behaved in lessons; they contribute enthusiastically to discussions .
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has clear processes to identify and support pupils with SEND, adapting the curriculum to individual needs .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe, with talks on water and fire safety. Staff help resolve any issues .
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Routines and expectations are well established, promoting good attendance and behaviour .
Parent Feedback: The school uses Ofsted Parent View to gather parents' opinions, influencing inspection decisions .
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils are informed about the importance of regular attendance .
Extracurricular Activities: The school operates its own breakfast and after-school clubs .
Teacher Engagement: Despite many changes, staff well-being and workload are well-supported by leaders .
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and an engaging curriculum drive pupils' achievements .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need better subject knowledge to ensure effective teaching and accurate checking of pupils' understanding .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders are knowledgeable, helping pupils learn more, though some areas need further improvement .
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The Mary Bassett Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 353 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |