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Airedale Infant School
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Airedale Infant School
- Primary
- Wakefield WF10 3QJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with inviting areas and matched reading books to help children become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a wide range of subjects with interesting lessons, trips, and activities that bring learning to life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers occasionally do not follow curriculum plans closely enough, leading to insufficient depth in some topics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are doing better in English and mathematics since the new headteacher raised expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults check that children are keeping up in reading to ensure they quickly learn letters and sounds.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes, listening to adults and following instructions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities achieve well with the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have no concerns about bullying and know adults would deal with it quickly if it happened.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff take safeguarding seriously with well-trained personnel and thoughtful resources like 'worry monsters'.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers told us that staff take very good care of pupils, appreciating workshops and resources for support.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips, visitors, and exciting activities bring learning to life and make connections between subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan carefully sequenced lessons aiding significant learning progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally teachers do not follow curriculum plans closely enough affecting topic coverage.
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Airedale Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 227 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The objectives, guidelines, and procedures at Airedale Infant School are intended to foster a thriving and engaging learning environment where everyone can experience achievement and a love of learning. We put a lot of attention on creating and upholding a very pleasant school culture. We work to make sure that the school consistently exhibits our "can do" culture. Northern Ambition Academies Trust is happy to have Airedale Infant School as a member. 39 kids visit our 78-seat nursery each morning, and the same number do so each afternoon. Doors open at 8.50 am to allow parents to drop off children at school and for a prompt 9.00 am start to the workday. Every day, assemblies are held, and students in the main school get a morning break and snack. In order for learning to continue uninterrupted in the afternoon, there is no break for the kids. All of our Reception through Year 2 students are eligible for a Universal Infant Free School Meal, which they eat in the school's dining hall. Students may also bring a packed lunch from home. We kindly request that if kids bring a packed lunch, parents think about healthy options and omit chocolate and sweets. Please make sure your kid brings their water bottle to school every day starting in September when we give them one.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-7 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.2 | 21.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 102 | - |
| 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Airedale Infant School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
