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High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
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High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kirklees WF15 8LD
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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: The school has a very clear focus on developing pupils' phonics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is exciting and enriched with many opportunities to deepen pupils' learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not always have sufficient opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of cultures and religions other than their own.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School data shows that overall pupils make good and better progress from a range of starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff very quickly put in place support which enables pupils to catch up as rapidly as possible.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are clear about how to behave, both inside and outside lessons. They understand the importance of being polite and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Continuous monitoring by the school鈥檚 special educational needs coordinator ensures that their needs are identified at an early stage and extra support is put in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and are clear about what action to take if bullying was to occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are proud of their school, showing care and concern for the welfare of all pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents say the school gives their children a very good start in school.
Parental Involvement: Parent governors regularly attend breakfast club, ensuring that parents have regular opportunities to raise any concerns they may have.
Extracurricular Activities: The use of professional sports coaches has increased the interest pupils have in sport, leading to high attendance in after-school sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor gym equipment available to older pupils in the playground has increased pupils鈥� awareness of the link between exercise and better health.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other staff share a common aim to do the best for all the children in their care.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers carefully plan pupils鈥� future learning using information gained from previous lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders carry out regular appraisals and clear feedback is given to staff, contributing to recent improvements in the quality of teaching and assessment in the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Currently work in pupils鈥� books shows that they make slightly slower progress in English than in mathematics.
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About Us
High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 126 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 |
A-
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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 | 15.6 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 63% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 76% 9 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 104 5 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 8 | 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 | 67% 26 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | 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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 41% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
