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Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
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Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
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- Catterick DL10 7LB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The development of key skills are the foundations of all lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The thoughtfully well-planned, child-initiated curriculum ensures effective leadership, organization, resilience, initiative, and communication.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need consistently high expectations, especially for the most able in mathematics, and pupils need to spell key words accurately across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� outcomes are improving quickly. All groups of pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: One-to-one support programs are valued, individual pupils鈥� needs are identified and systematically addressed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and articulate, and listen carefully to both adults and pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is well spent. Pupils are given appropriate teaching strategies to support their basic skills and personal development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and bullying doesn鈥檛 happen. Staff keep pupils safe and respond to concerns in a timely way.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding, with a strong commitment to emotional well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive and feel their children are very well supported.
Parental Involvement: Excellent relationships with parents and numerous engagement opportunities like 鈥榳ow鈥� moments and open days.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers an extensive range of after-school clubs covering a wide range of interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching, learning, and assessment are good across the school with strong relationships ensuring pupils are well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: There are very strong links between the development of key skills and improved outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, expectations are not high enough, especially for the most able in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use subject knowledge effectively to motivate pupils, though consistent high expectations are needed.
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About Us
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 178 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.1 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 63% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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.
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 7 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 84 | 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 | 78% 23 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 7.25% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 100 1 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 82 | 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 | 55% 5 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.49% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 101 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 84 | 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 | 50% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.15% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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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
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
