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Fairholme Preparatory School, St Asaph

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Fairholme Preparatory School details

Address:
Fairholme Preparatory School
The Mount, Mount Road, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0DH
Telephone:
01745 583505
Fax:
01745 584332
Email:
success@fairholmeschool.com
Website:
www.fairholmeschool.com
Authority:
Denbighshire
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
3-11
Number of students:
100
Last inspection:
November 2005. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Headteacher: M M Cashman, appointed in September 1989.

Staff: 9 (men 1, women 8).

Background: Founded in 1900, housed in bright, well-maintained accommodation, the classrooms being spacious and airy. Pupils are prepared for senior schools of parents' choice. Very high success rate. Ballet, drama, French and classical studies taught. Sports include football, netball, tennis and rounders. Ethos: 'A friendly supportive community in which each child is valued. Academic standards, at every age, are very high.' .

Approach to discipline: The school expects every member of the school community to behave in a considerate way towards others. The school employs a number of sanctions to enforce the school rules in order to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

Uniform: Full uniform. Regulations strictly applied. Colours: navy and red.

Inspection: November 2005: 'Overall, standards of achievement are good and in some subjects outstanding. Children under-five achieve outstanding standards in the areas of language, literacy and communication and in their mathematical development. This is due in part to the high profile the school gives to these aspects of the curriculum. Almost all pupils make at least good progress in their learning, with a considerable number making outstanding progress in key skills. In particular, standards in speaking and listening are outstanding. Pupils respond quickly and appropriately to comments and questions, not only from their teachers but also from each other. Teachers generally have good knowledge of the subjects they teach. In a few cases, their expertise is outstanding and they show skill in a wide range of subjects. Most lessons are well planned and teachers prepare a range of suitable resources. There is a broad curriculum that gives pupils enough experience in all subjects of the National Curriculum in England. However, there are no discreet lessons in Information Technology (IT). Pupils in years five and six also learn French. The school offers several extra-curricular activities that include a range of lunch-time clubs, music tuition, ballet and a football team. There are strong links with the Cathedral and pupils regularly perform or join in services there. The school has close links with parents who are keen to support its work. Staff support and care for pupils well. There are appropriate policies for all aspects of health and safety, including fire safety. The premises are secure. Pupils feel safe. There are appropriate arrangements for checking staff records. Staff know the procedures for child protection and have received training from the headteacher. However, there has been no training involving external agencies. Staff are well-qualified, generally have good subject knowledge and is well-deployed. There is no formal system of staff appraisal or performance management to identify training needs of individual teachers. Similarly, there is no formal induction for newly qualified teachers in order for them to gain full Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Partnerships with parents are good. The school values and takes account of the views of parents and pupils.'

Secondary schools: The Queen's School (5 pupils); The King's School (7 pupils); Howell's School, Denbigh (2 pupils); Rydal Penrhos (2 pupils).

Boys' age range: 3 to 11.

Girls' age range: 3 to 11.

Before-school care: From 0830.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Ability to benefit from the education provided.

Selection procedures: Interview and assessment from 7yrs.

Day pupils: 105.

Average class size (Year 5): 12.

Subjects taught at seven: 12.

Subjects taught at 11: 12.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 100%.

Specialist teachers used: French, classical studies from Year 5.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French, class studies, ballet and drama.

Sports offered: Football, netball, rounders and tennis.

On-site sports facilities: 11/2 acres grounds.

Off-site sports facilities: Village sports' field.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 40%.

Daily act of collective worship?: Y.

Pupils sit SATs?: N.

Common entrance?: N.

Percentage admitted to senior schools on reduced fees: 20%.

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