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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
- Primary
- Brotherton WF11 9HQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching in phonics at key stage 1 supports pupils鈥� early reading and writing skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides rich opportunities, and work in physical education, music and modern foreign languages is noteworthy.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of teaching and learning in English in key stage 2, particularly for middle- and higher-ability pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics in Year 2 and Year 6 improved in 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders make effective use of funding for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN. Good support is in place to address their academic and welfare needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and display positive attitudes to learning, feeling safe and trusting staff to look after them.
Support for SEND Pupils: A balance of academic and pastoral support is in place for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, including from bullying, because of the high level of support available from adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� emotional needs are well met through strategies such as morning check-ins and parent-and-child activities.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents are pleased with the school鈥檚 attention to their child鈥檚 well-being and say that their child feels safe.
Parental Involvement: There are parent-and-child activities at the start of each day that children and parents value.
Extracurricular Activities: A variety of extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, and language enrichment sessions are available.
Outdoor Facilities: Daily safety checks on the outdoor environment are conducted, ensuring a safe play area for children.
Teacher Engagement: Focused guidance and training result in good teaching and consequently good pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused direction in developing reading fluency and comprehension alongside applying mathematical skills has led to an increase in pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are not consistently high in expectations of accurate use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar among middle- and higher-ability pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Feedback to teachers is not always focused precisely on the effectiveness of improvement actions.
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About Us
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 180 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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A place where students are happy, feel comfortable to learn, and where success in all areas of learning is recognised and acknowledged, I am glad to be the headteacher of such a school.
In order to ensure that every student reaches their potential, we are devoted to the highest standards of teaching and learning, which are attained via a combination of challenge, support, encouragement, and praise.
Our staff works incredibly hard to give all of our students the best chances in a secure and enjoyable learning environment. They are incredibly dedicated and supportive.
Our goal is to help all of our students develop the abilities, know-how, and good attitudes needed to support them in becoming future citizens who will be accountable, respectful, and tolerant.
Our school is engaged in an exciting journey where we continually search for ways to enhance the learning environment and curriculum for the benefit of the students.
We are improving our school together with the help of the parents and the larger community.
Please take some time to browse our website so you may learn more about our school.
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A place where students are happy, feel comfortable to learn, and where success in all areas of learning is recognised and acknowledged, I am glad to be the headteacher of such a school.
In order to ensure that every student reaches their potential, we are devoted to the highest standards of teaching and learning, which are attained via a combination of challenge, support, encouragement, and praise.
Our staff works incredibly hard to give all of our students the best chances in a secure and enjoyable learning environment. They are incredibly dedicated and supportive.
Our goal is to help all of our students develop the abilities, know-how, and good attitudes needed to support them in becoming future citizens who will be accountable, respectful, and tolerant.
Our school is engaged in an exciting journey where we continually search for ways to enhance the learning environment and curriculum for the benefit of the students.
We are improving our school together with the help of the parents and the larger community.
Please take some time to browse our website so you may learn more about our school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | - | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 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 | 103 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 87 | 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 | 52% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.17% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above 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 | 101 4 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 84 | 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 | 38% 30 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.25% | 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 | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 82 | 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 | 68% 13 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.49% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 81% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.15% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1