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Mount Pellon Primary Academy
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- Calderdale HX1 4RG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The effective teaching of writing enables pupils to write at length in their own words and with a good standard of presentation .
Success of the Curriculum: School and trust professional development has led to consistency in the teaching and assessment of reading, writing and mathematics .
Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure pupils develop basic skills in mathematics and phonics quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes residential visits and clubs.
Areas Needing Improvement: The framework for teaching subjects other than English and mathematics does not give effective enough guidance for developing pupils鈥� subject skills and knowledge in the wider curriculum .
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment systems need to identify gaps in knowledge for some subjects better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, the proportion reaching the expected standard almost met the national average in 2018. The proportion that reached a greater depth in mathematics exceeded the national average .
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support to enable pupils to catch up with learning .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They cooperate with each other and staff. Pupils dress smartly. Attendance is good .
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and math through well-sequenced curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is given to those who struggle, ensuring they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes and value being rewarded for working hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum and achieve well with careful adaptation.
Support for SEND Pupils: The quality of support for pupils with special educational needs is inconsistent due to past weaknesses in leadership and management .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When falling out or bullying does happen, adults manage this well and prevent repeated incidents .
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff training and clear procedures for acting on concerns contribute to the positive culture for safeguarding .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults to help them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes equality and respect for different world views.
Parent Feedback: Leaders have taken steps to increase the involvement of parents in the life of the school, to enable them to understand what goes on in classrooms and to celebrate pupils鈥� learning .
Extracurricular Activities: School offers clubs, charity work, and team-building activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor areas are underdeveloped .
Teacher Engagement: Teaching and support staff are highly positive about the school and its leadership and management .
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching and assessment have brought about a rapid improvement in pupils鈥� learning and outcomes at all key stages .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� accurate self-evaluation identifies the correct actions to bring about improvement .
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported with workload and development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt learning to meet individual needs; strong student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few classes, teaching, learning and assessment are not consistently good .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Improvement needed in resource provision for all subjects.
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About Us
Mount Pellon Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 316 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 |
A+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 21.9 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 98 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 98 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 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 | 64% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.96% | 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 | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well 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 | 102 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 98 | 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 | 57% 3 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 8.51% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 104 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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 | 54% 15 | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 6 | 6.83% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 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 | 39% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.43% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1