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Norfolk Park School
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Norfolk Park School
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- Sheffield S2 1PL
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| This inspection | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics. Most-able pupils recognize letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been reviewed to broaden horizons and include sensory experiences like the seaside and city events.
Foundational Skills: Early reading is embedded; phonics programme recently introduced with strong progress noted
Success of the Curriculum: Highly bespoke curriculum designed to meet all pupils' needs, with ambitious inclusion
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities are not always planned to sustain learning for the most able throughout each session. Outdoor learning lacks focus.
Areas Needing Improvement: Geography and computing need more detailed planning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics according to their ability, enjoying shared stories and identifying shapes.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional funding is used to provide extra staffing support, ensuring all eligible pupils have equal opportunities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is good, with staff trained in positive behaviour management techniques. Pupils love coming to school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Small number of pupils benefit from phonics, improving reading and blending skills
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt activities, using assessment tools to plot next learning steps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and try their best; bullying is rare and handled effectively
Support for SEND Pupils: Supporting agencies address physical, medical, and communication needs exceptionally well, ensuring children are ready to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support for complex needs with additional resources for autism spectrum disorder
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There have been no incidents of bullying or racism. Pupils trust adults to manage any issues promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents are confident in the school's safety measures. Systems to safeguard pupils are securely in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and the school has a strong culture of safeguarding
Parent Feedback: Parents report that their children love coming to school and feel safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents participate in Stay and Play sessions and workshops on e-safety, enhancing the community involvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of care and support; staff have gone above and beyond
Extracurricular Activities: Weekly sports sessions with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and participation in city events enhance pupils' social skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes horse-riding, live music, and performances at local venues
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor spaces are used frequently but lack focus aligned with indoor learning activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and assistants work well together to assess progress and plan engaging activities.
Impact on Student Progress: An increasing amount of teaching is now outstanding, supporting good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observations and performance management ensure continuous improvement in teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, learning intentions are not clear to students, impacting lesson focus.
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About Us
Norfolk Park School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 95 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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All of our children are treated with respect for their individual rights and dignity. They have the right to learn in a setting that is nurturing, enabling, and supporting, in our opinion. In order to improve the quality of life for all of our students, we will collaborate with parents and carers to support each student's academic, physical, emotional, and social development. to provide equitable opportunity for all, irrespective of aptitude, ethnicity, religion, culture, or gender, and to prepare pupils for adult life in a multicultural community. providing students with a comprehensive, balanced, and pertinent curriculum that incorporates the National Curriculum and helps them to gain information, skills, and understanding that are applicable to adult life, the world of work, and leisure. to support each kid in reaching their greatest potential and developing empathy for other people's needs. to build up one's self-worth and positive self-image. to assist each student in developing into a joyful, kind young person capable of making a meaningful contribution to the community. Please feel free to browse this website to learn more about our school. However, it can't take the place of speaking with us personally, so please get in touch by calling 0114 272 6165 or sending an email to [email protected].
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 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 | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.5 | 8 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 53.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.77% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 60.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | - | 56.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.42% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 55.3% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.58% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norfolk Park School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1