Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
209
AGES
3 - 7
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(24/05/2022)
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School Description

Parsonage Farm is a caring school where staff know every pupil well. Pupils enjoy coming to school to learn new things with their friends. They describe it as a welcoming place where they feel safe and listened to. This is because staff work together as a team to care for them. Pupils behave well because adults have high expectations and model what they want pupils to learn. If bullying happens, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the school’s values and how they can demonstrate these through how they behave. Pupils socialise happily together and delight in the wide range of activities outside. They enjoy exploring their talents and interests through a growing range of sports clubs and special events to enrich the curriculum. Pupils are proud to belong, and are kind to each other. There are well-considered opportunities for pupils to take responsibility and make a difference in school and in the community. Pupils relish serving on the school council, helping as lunchtime buddies or learning as part of the ‘wilder team’. Pupils value their relationships with their teachers. One pupil said, ‘They are kind and help us learn more words.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have made reading a priority for improvement. Children in Reception Year learn to blend sounds quickly so they can read words. However, reading is not as well developed as it should be. This is because the teaching of reading is inconsistent. Not all staff have enough expertise in how to teach phonics well. Pupils’ reading books do not always help them to practise the sounds they know. Some of the books that pupils use to read are too hard for them and hinder fluency, especially for Year 1. Pupils speak warmly about their favourite books and authors. Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum. Teachers plan work that pupils often find interesting and demanding. In most subjects, lessons clearly build on prior learning. Pupils remember what they have been taught and use this to help them learn new things. However, in some subjects, such as history, this is not yet the case. This is because teachers do not use assessment consistently or well enough. For example, assessment is not used to help pupils use knowledge fluently, check for understanding or inform future teaching. Leaders are aware of this and have plans to address it. Leaders deliberately structure the curriculum so that what children learn in Nursery and Reception Year prepares them effectively for what they are taught in key stage 1. Children in the early years settle in well to the routines and high expectations of the early years classes. They get off to a secure start because they learn to be focused, resilient and more independent, ready for Year 1. Staff identify the support required for all pupils to achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have a sound Inspection report: Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School 24 and 25 May 2022 2 knowledge of the differing needs of pupils with SEND as they move through the school. These leaders are skilled in identifying individual needs and supporting teachers to adapt their teaching. This enables pupils with SEND to learn effectively alongside their peers. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. The foundations of the positive culture are firmly laid down in the early years. Pupils respond well to the modelling and praise they receive from adults. They want to behave and choose to do so, both in the classroom and outside. Teachers develop strong classroom routines right from the start so that most lessons are both focused and purposeful. If anyone becomes distracted, staff calmly remind them of what they should be focusing on. Pupils react well, showing an eagerness to learn. Pupils’ personal development is well considered. The curriculum supports pupils to recognise and respect others’ differences. As a result, pupils show empathy and care for others. Character development is prioritised, which enables pupils to become more confident and gain more independence. Leaders provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to learn about responsibility and become active citizens, for example by supporting local charities. Opportunities to develop pupils’ interests and further enrich the curriculum have been affected by COVID-19. The impact of the pandemic has restricted the school’s capacity to offer the range of clubs, assemblies and workshops previously in place. However, leaders are now addressing this. Governors work well alongside leaders to develop strategic plans and check that these are working as intended. Governors offer useful support and challenge to help leaders achieve their goals. Staff are proud to be part of the team. They appreciate and value the way that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being.

Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>77, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>32, "strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>94, "no"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 106 responses up to 25-05-2022

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