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Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Primary
- Kirklees WF12 7LX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and mathematics are well-taught with strong progress, but writing needs more opportunities across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum promotes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development effectively.
Foundational Skills: Staff accurately identify early readers; skilled lessons boost reading confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-sequenced curriculum develops knowledge and skills effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more opportunities for pupils to write at length in subjects other than English.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching of subject-specific vocabulary needs development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is strong across all year groups.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants use structured work and focused questions to support struggling students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is impeccable with effective strategies for self-discipline.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils perform well in key stage 2 assessments.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support ensures SEND pupils progress well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations lead to respect and positive behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed system to track progress and effective use of additional funding for resources.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and bespoke support benefit SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, and clear procedures ensure safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear and accountable safeguarding practices, reinforced by regular training and risk assessments.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School creates open, positive safeguarding culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are safe and appreciate the school's communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular updates and staff are readily available for discussions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports and activities like taekwondo and body balance are offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils engage in outdoor learning, using science and mathematics skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Dance, yoga, reading clubs, and more are well attended.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning offers teamwork and survival skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants are highly skilled with ongoing professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Collaborative environment and high expectations lead to strong student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular updates and supportive strategies for continuous teaching improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have high aspirations, aiding student growth.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to improve writing skills and presentation quality across subjects.
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About Us
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 378 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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| 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 |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 72% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.16% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 93 | 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 | 75% 5 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 8.58% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above 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 | 109 4 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 90 | 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 | 80% 9 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 7 | 7.8% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well Above 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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 | 71% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.04% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 - 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1