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Bracken Edge Primary School
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- Leeds LS7 4HE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on high-quality teaching of phonics means that a higher proportion of pupils are on track to pass the Year 1 phonics screening check this year.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich in opportunities for pupils to develop a deeper understanding of a wide range of interesting subjects. Enrichment opportunities are wide and varied.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to consistently follow the school鈥檚 spelling policy to ensure that pupils can spell key subject words correctly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress from their different starting points. Improvements in the quality of teaching of mathematics have been noted.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff conduct home visits when attendance falls below a certain level. Parent workshops highlight the importance of good attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning, and contribute well to the life of the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff focus carefully on developing speech and language skills for pupils new to English, improving their speaking and listening skills quickly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare and that they feel confident that adults will deal with it effectively if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place high importance on pupils celebrating and understanding diversity. The school has achieved the Stonewall diversity award.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents hold positive views about the school. One comment highlighted the inclusive nature of the school where 鈥榙iversity is celebrated鈥�.
Parental Involvement: There are increasing opportunities for parents to get involved in their children鈥檚 learning, including a wide range of parental workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities are wide and varied. Pupils talk positively about the enrichment experiences available to them every Friday afternoon.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the early years are provided with fewer opportunities for exploration and physical development outdoors compared to indoors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and professional development is tailored to the specific needs of staff, enabling teachers to share effective practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers set high expectations, and a culture of risk-taking and resilience is encouraged. This is improving pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective systems for monitoring the quality of provision ensure that leaders can clearly identify next steps for training.
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Bracken Edge Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 427 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 23% 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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I am delighted to present you to Bracken Edge Primary, our amazing school. I hope the website will give you a sense of what makes Bracken Edge a top-notch institution, one that strives to give its students quality teaching and learning opportunities. Education has the potential to change a person. At Bracken Edge Primary, we think that receiving a quality education entails more than just getting good grades; it also involves giving children and teenagers access to opportunities and experiences that will extend their perspective on the world. At Bracken Edge, we believe in educating each individual student and giving them the tools they need to achieve their full potential in all facets of school life. Although there is a lot of interesting information on this website, a visit to our school is still the best way to learn more. We cordially invite you to come see for yourself what life is like at Bracken Edge Primary School by scheduling a visit. I am eagerly anticipating your response in the near future.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 97 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 23% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.83% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below 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 | 98 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 96 3 | 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 | 33% 7 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 9.93% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 98 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 95 | 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 | 40% 10 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.82% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 50% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.87% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bracken Edge Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
