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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
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- Barnsley S74 8HS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| 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: The teaching of phonics is effective; staff ensure pupils have effective skills to improve their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, contributing to pupils鈥� good development and progress.
Foundational Skills: Phonics curriculum is clear and comprehensive; most staff are well-trained.
Success of the Curriculum: Increased ambition positively impacts pupils鈥� learning and experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff should provide appropriate challenge to all pupils, including the most able and disadvantaged.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment of reading and other areas needs more frequent evaluations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils achieving the expected and higher standards in reading and mathematics improved and are above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and staff can identify early any pupils who may need additional support to reach their potential.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� good behaviour in lessons and positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good learning and strong progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick support for students falling behind in foundational skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; students are kind and considerate.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reports highlight success in reading, but math performance varies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points due to strong support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum, quickly identified needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school and pupils say that they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The work of the school to promote pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is strong.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Culture promotes safety; high emphasis on safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about online safety and mental health.
Parent Feedback: Positive feedback from parents; school values parental insights.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the 20 free-text responses from parents to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of after-school clubs and educational visits enhances pupils鈥� learning.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area encourages children to be curious and take an interest in their learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Educational visits enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders support staff, at all levels, well and provide effective professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure that good-quality teaching, learning, and assessment lead to strong outcomes for pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the quality of teaching and learning frequently through planned cycles of activities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff morale and expectations are high despite some turbulence in staffing.
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About Us
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 186 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.8 | 18.6 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 105 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 105 | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 50% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.79% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 105 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 102 | 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 | 58% 18 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.78% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above 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 | 105 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 101 | 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 | 76% 26 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.29% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.22% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1