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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
- Primary
- Wakefield WF4 5PS
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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: Staff are expert teachers of early reading; lessons move on quickly and pupils enjoy keeping up.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders recently reviewed curriculum plans in every subject; learning is carefully sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some newly appointed middle leaders need additional training in subject knowledge and leadership skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve just as well in mathematics; teachers have good subject knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use frequent assessments to correct misconceptions; curriculum is adapted well for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour never disrupts learning; pupils are very well supported emotionally.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is adapted extremely well for pupils with SEND; they are fully included in all lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is no bullying; staff teach pupils about social media risks and online kindness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a vigilant culture of safeguarding; staff know signs that may indicate pupil risk.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions or find out what other parents think.
Parental Involvement: Pupils led a second-hand clothes sale to sponsor part of the rainforest, showing school-community engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have exceptional opportunities like raft-building; almost half play musical instruments.
Outdoor Facilities: The whole early years setting, including outdoors, is an enabling environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use mathematics resources effectively; consistent strategies in phonics teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Frequent assessments during lessons help correct misconceptions and support progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' good subject knowledge helps them introduce new concepts clearly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Newly appointed middle leaders need more training to improve their subject knowledge.
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About Us
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 122 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 86% 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 |
B-
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C
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 109 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 102 | 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 | 86% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 36% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 89% 20 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.39% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 7 | 97 | 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 | 69% 24 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 8 | 8.06% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 100 | 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 | 93% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.66% | 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 | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.4 | Well 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1