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Knavesmire Primary School
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Knavesmire Primary School
- Primary
- York YO23 1HY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum is exciting, packed full of interesting knowledge and has a purpose, especially in early reading and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The high-quality curriculum and the expert way in which teachers implement it leads to exceptional achievement for pupils at school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in reading and mathematics is exceptional. Pupils are given books that match their reading knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff regularly check pupils鈥� understanding and provide swift support if required.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently demonstrate wonderful self-control and have highly positive attitudes towards their education.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide one-to-one support and appropriate adaptations to the curriculum. Pupils with SEND are challenged and expected to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is but say it does not happen. They trust staff to handle any issues properly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with regular updates and training, fostering a vigilant culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions. The report reflects positive views from parents regarding the school鈥檚 performance.
Parental Involvement: The school actively involves parents through feedback mechanisms and community engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a 鈥榟uge鈥� range of clubs on offer, providing pupils with extensive opportunities beyond academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the outdoor library and selection of books, enhancing their learning environment.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide extensive training opportunities for staff and support for subject leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' implementation of the high-quality curriculum results in exceptional pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and trustees hold school leaders accountable for school performance with appropriate challenge and support.
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About Us
Knavesmire Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 482 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
C+
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 22.1 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 108 | 105 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 82% | 60.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.69% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 77% 6 | 66.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 12.51% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 83% 8 | 64.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 3 | 10% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 75% | 61.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 11.42% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knavesmire Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1