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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
- Primary
- Kirklees WF16 9EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High importance on teaching pupils to read with new phonics programme. Pupils learn to read well and remember what they are learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders designed an ambitious curriculum, helping pupils recall and build on knowledge which results in them achieving well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Processes to check how well the curriculum is taught are less developed, leading to variance in implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to read well with confidence, fluency, and expression. Early language and mathematics focus leads to positive start.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support receive help to become more confident readers and access the curriculum effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for learning and behaviour. Pupils respond well and understand the school's behaviour systems.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified early. Well-trained staff ensure that these pupils can access the curriculum and achieve.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure a caring and safe environment. Pupils are confident that bullying concerns will be dealt with properly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority with necessary checks on adults, comprehensive training, and effective reporting systems.
Parent Feedback: Leaders work effectively with parents and carers to improve attendance for all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy participating in sports and leading a healthy lifestyle is emphasized daily.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value development opportunities and benefit from trust networks; leaders manage staff well-being and workload effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils remember what they are learning, contributing to their achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not consistently check curriculum implementation.
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About Us
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 206 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | - | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 104 | 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 | 63% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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.
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.
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1