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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Primary
- Wakefield WF5 8BA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders introduced a new programme to teach phonics, though some staff are yet to complete training.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and interesting, and pupils can recall what they have learned in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils have gaps in knowledge due to historical weaker teaching in subjects like French.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is taught effectively; pupils read widely at home and at school.
Support for Falling Behind: Personalised plans help staff understand how best to help pupils with SEND, ensuring they achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and around school, and poor behaviour is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive the right support through personalised plans, effective use of resources, and specialist advice.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not common; pupils feel safe and know they can talk to trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to spot and report concerns, and safeguarding procedures are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the communication between home and school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions, and the school has a history of positive parental feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of enrichment activities such as birdwatching, cooking, and educational visits are offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy learning outside the classroom, participating in various clubs and residential visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and leaders ensure that staff workload is manageable.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan engaging lessons that include more effective reading strategies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need to complete their planned training for the new phonics programme.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not all curriculum leaders check teachers鈥� practice and subject knowledge.
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About Us
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 337 students from age 7-11 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 Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm excited to welcome you to the Southdale Church of England Junior School website on behalf of the school's headteacher.
We are a 7鈥�11-year-old Church of England school located in Wakefield, Yorkshire's Ossett neighbourhood.
A total of around 50 adults work with us to serve 360 students.
My educational philosophies encourage both staff and students to reach their full potential.
In my opinion, every child has the potential to succeed and the right to an education that will help them reach their full potential by igniting a desire to learn.
At Southdale, we strongly believe in a child-centered approach to teaching where success is based on consistency, reward, and challenge at the same time.
Our shared goal is for every child to flourish to their maximum academic, creative, personal, physical, moral, and spiritual potential.
Our school has created a set of core principles that will always guide everything we do. These values were produced within the context of Christian belief and practise.
Because of this, the Southdale Sparkle鈥攐ur school's motto and overarching goal鈥攊s to "shine like stars in the universe."
I'm looking forward to working with you, and I urge you to get active in your child's education as parents.
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We are a 7鈥�11-year-old Church of England school located in Wakefield, Yorkshire's Ossett neighbourhood.
A total of around 50 adults work with us to serve 360 students.
My educational philosophies encourage both staff and students to reach their full potential.
In my opinion, every child has the potential to succeed and the right to an education that will help them reach their full potential by igniting a desire to learn.
At Southdale, we strongly believe in a child-centered approach to teaching where success is based on consistency, reward, and challenge at the same time.
Our shared goal is for every child to flourish to their maximum academic, creative, personal, physical, moral, and spiritual potential.
Our school has created a set of core principles that will always guide everything we do. These values were produced within the context of Christian belief and practise.
Because of this, the Southdale Sparkle鈥攐ur school's motto and overarching goal鈥攊s to "shine like stars in the universe."
I'm looking forward to working with you, and I urge you to get active in your child's education as parents.
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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
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 108 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 82% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 2 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 81% 13 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 1 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 68% 1 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 8 | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 67% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 - 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 Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1