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Abbey Lane Primary School
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- Sheffield S8 0BN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: High numbers of pupils reach a good level of development by the time they leave the early years, and these successes continue into Year 1 when the proportion of pupils achieving the Year 1 phonics check is well above the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes for pupils have improved, with pupils eager to learn and showing very good attitudes to their learning in class.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised with consistent phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn more and remember more over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure that more pupils reach the higher standards at the end of key stage 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment systems do not consistently check pupils' understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the time pupils reach the end of Year 6, outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics are well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have identified pupils not meeting expected standards and put in place individual plans to meet their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show very good attitudes to their learning in class, stick at tasks, support each other well, and show high levels of independence.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading receive necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, bullying is rare, lessons rarely disrupted.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils quickly learn to read; assessment issues noted.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is good pastoral support for the pupils, and the Positive Play area provides a space for pupils to receive the support they need.
Support for SEND Pupils: Rapidly improved provision with effective identification and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a clear understanding of how to stay safe online and can talk about the potential dangers of using the internet.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' attendance is consistently above the national average, and they feel safe and enjoy coming to school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident adults would deal with bullying quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are happy and safe, attend well.
Parental Involvement: Parents recognize the sense of teamwork among teachers and the efforts to ensure pupils enjoy exciting activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel their children are well cared for but still feel communication with senior leaders needs improvement.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of activities provided is appreciated by parents and carers who said their children enjoy school.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers cooking, taekwondo, engineering, and sports clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the training opportunities they receive and feel that these help them improve as professionals.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use engaging tasks across the curriculum, providing many opportunities for pupils to write about different subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide constructive guidance, in line with the school policy, that helps pupils improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation in pupils' written presentation remains, and adults do not sufficiently challenge pupils when presentation is inconsistent.
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About Us
Abbey Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 555 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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promoting high standards for behaviour, discipline, and learning-friendly attitudes. To offer a variety of educational opportunities to all of our students, irrespective of their gender, colour, beliefs, disability, or ability. Recognize and meet the educational, emotional, physical, moral, spiritual, and cultural requirements of the students. should persistently work to create an environment that fosters learning. Our school occupies a special and significant position in the neighbourhood. We are aware that we cannot accomplish our goals alone, and we respect the contribution of parents, carers, extended families, and other community members. We can only provide our kids with the high-quality education they deserve via collaboration.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 53.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.77% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 2 | 60.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 6 | 8.51% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 11 | 56.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 6 | 7.42% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 55.3% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.58% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Abbey Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1