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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kirklees HD7 4QE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers鈥� clear explanations help pupils settle quickly and their good attitudes contribute well to their good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes in mathematics, reading and a wide range of subjects are good. Pupils鈥� outcomes in writing are improving well because of good teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure work is consistently challenging to reach a greater depth of understanding, especially in key stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in mathematics, reading and a wide range of subjects are good.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants are well trained and skilled in supporting pupils' good learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct around the school is good, they know what is expected and treat each other with dignity and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities engage well in mainstream classes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have made sure that safeguarding procedures are well known by staff. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is a strength of the school. The school鈥檚 partnership with other schools contributes well to this work.
Parent Feedback: Parents are delighted with the work being done with their children.
Parental Involvement: Links with parents are very strong, parents are welcomed into the provision regularly listening to their children reading and supporting them in sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide range of additional activities like dance, choir and drama. Super learning days focused on British values and the Brazilian carnival.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are very active at lunchtimes, using their play equipment well.
Teacher Engagement: The new senior leaders have supported teachers well in developing their skills and increased teachers鈥� expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations of children鈥檚 progress with strong engagement in learning lead to good pupil outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally work set is not challenging enough and standards of presentation slip. Teachers鈥� questioning is not consistently used to deepen pupils鈥� learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders are skilled in checking the quality of teaching and support learning. However, subject leaders need to strengthen their skills.
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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 402 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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All of you who are a part of our school family as well as those who are visiting the site for the first time are cordially invited to browse around. We hope the website provides the information you need and showcases some of the amazing things our school accomplishes. Our school, a larger-than-average primary school, is tucked away in the Colne Valley's Pennine hills, not far from Huddersfield. It is a thriving, joyful location that offers our kids an interesting education in a safe, devoted, and stimulating environment. Through the hard work, dedication and commitment of our staff, governors and community we aim to provide an education that excites, nurtures and challenges each child, enabling all children to flourish and achieve their best. We have a very strong commitment to inclusion with provision of opportunities for every child to be able to achieve their potential both academically, socially and in other areas in readiness for the next phase of their learning journey. We encourage kids to be autonomous, curious, resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners, and capable of making the most of every opportunity that comes their way. Our comprehensive and rich curriculum reflects our dedication to boosting standards. We view parents as partners in education and sincerely hope that you will actively participate in your child's educational path. To provide the children in our care with the greatest education possible, we look forward to working in partnership with you.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 82% 20 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 10 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 1 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 62% 11 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 73% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1