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Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School
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Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School
- Primary
- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe WF9 2BL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich, engaging, and provides a wide range of learning experiences.
Foundational Skills: Leaders have taken action for a more rapid start to teaching letters and sounds.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the teaching of writing and phonics in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Marked improvements in progress, especially in key stage 1 with more pupils reaching higher standards.
Support for Falling Behind: New strategies to improve attendance and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well and take pride in their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo has effective procedures for identifying and supporting SEND pupils, with strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding procedures; recent anti-bullying assembly highlighted.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with regular updates for staff.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are supportive and recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Activities such as 鈥榚nabling enterprise鈥� day engage parents effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Increased participation in after-school sports clubs and activities beyond the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported by leaders, committed to their own development.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils' progress is improving quickly in some classes, especially in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Careful monitoring and targeted support from subject leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Training needed for governors to better support and challenge leadership.
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About Us
Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 284 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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We sincerely think that Moorthorpe Primary School is like a family, and we collaborate with parents and the school to ensure that each child receives the best possible education. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood. We place equal value on excellent spiritual care and academic accomplishment. We support a creative curriculum that is comprehensive and balanced and emphasises each child's individual talents. We have an improving record of academic results in English and Mathematics but we also prioritise drama, music, sports and the arts and give children many opportunities to shine both within and beyond the school day. Our goal is to make kids successful, enthusiastic learners. We also assist kids in developing the fundamental abilities that will enable them to become future happy, healthy, and confident adults as well as responsible citizens. You are welcome to browse our website to learn more about Moorthorpe Primary School, which we think is a really unique location. If you do require any of our information from our website as a paper copy, or have any queries, please contact Mrs George or Mrs Hardy in our school office who will be happy to send it to you.
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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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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 | 23.4 | 25.8 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 44% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 100 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 5 | 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 | 47% 12 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 5 | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 103 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 59% 11 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 70% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1