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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Knaresborough HG5 0JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school promotes a love of reading and starts the phonics program in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a strong curriculum in most subjects with clear structures for revisiting and practicing new learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: The history curriculum needs time to embed and show depth and breadth of knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students become fluent and accurate readers, showing enthusiasm for their favorite authors and books.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil falling behind in reading receives effective support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know what is expected of their behaviour, and conduct in lessons is very good.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies needs quickly and sets clear targets, ensuring full inclusion for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and staff deal with it quickly. They feel safe at the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is great emphasis on pupils鈥� personal development and safety both online and in the wider world.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and the education their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with families to ensure high attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Wider opportunities include cookery club, drum workshops, football practice, and visits to local sites.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the community and appreciate workload reduction initiatives.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils revisit previous learning and apply new knowledge effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are well-trained in teaching methods, especially phonics.
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About Us
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 293 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 21.3 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 | 103 |
| 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 | 107 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 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 | 70% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 6.17% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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.
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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1