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Joseph Locke Primary School
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Joseph Locke Primary School
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- Barnsley S70 6JL
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Success of the Curriculum: Staff training has had positive results, more evidence of problem-solving and reasoning in maths.
Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes language development and early reading, preparing children well for future learning.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum meets the needs of all pupils; particularly strong in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a new approach to teaching reading to help pupils link answers to evidence from texts.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teaching methods are still inconsistent and not always sufficiently challenging for the most able pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: The reading curriculum beyond phonics requires enhancement to boost progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have implemented thorough systems to improve attendance and punctuality, including working closely with educational welfare officers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils walk calmly and sensibly around school, show independence, and support one another in class.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics teaching is a strength; some improvements needed in reading beyond phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions effectively help pupils catch up, ensuring they keep up with peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive, and pupils are kind and supportive of different needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, proportions of pupils reaching expected standards in reading were below national averages. Progress in reading across key stage 2 is average.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff follow policies and procedures well to report concerns and plan support carefully with good links to external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported with necessary adaptations and interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: In instances when bullying occurs, it is dealt with swiftly and decisively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, aware of internet safety, and confident that adults will address any issues. Good range of opportunities to learn how to stay safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe and confident that adults will address issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school effectively promotes pupils' welfare, creating a supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: A large majority of parents would recommend the school and say that their children are safe and well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care and education provided.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work as a committed team with clear roles and responsibilities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� enthusiasm makes learning enjoyable and motivates students.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Skilled staff hold pupils' interest; quick to address misunderstandings.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training in mathematics has led to more problem-solving and reasoning but some tasks remain insufficiently challenging for the most able pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need to plan more challenging work and respond better to changes in pupils' needs during lessons.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of enrichment activities such as football and cookery.
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Joseph Locke Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 463 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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 |
B+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 65% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 103 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 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 | 59% 6 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 6 | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 65% 18 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 47% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Joseph Locke Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
