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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
- Primary
- Barnsley S71 5RG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are prioritized; phonics skills are consolidated effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is improving in all year groups.
Foundational Skills: Teaching phonics is well established and consistently followed.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well-sequenced and effectively used; pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: The same depth of study is not evident for some subjects like science, history, and geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: SEND support in some subjects needs better adaptation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' combined outcomes at the end of key stage 2 were above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Same-day intervention and targeted interventions support pupils effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistently good behaviour with clear expectations; pupils know what is expected of them.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Early reading taught exceptionally well; consistent key vocabulary usage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes to learning; school environment supports this.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift catch-up sessions for struggling readers, but not all SEND needs addressed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs are diagnosed quickly, with tailored interventions ensuring improved progress for over half of the pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some SEND pupils struggle with matching curriculum to their needs; improvements needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is tackled systematically; pupils feel safe with vigilant staff support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is a strength; staff provide a haven of security and support, endorsed by parents.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, creating a positive culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on personal development with meaningful experiences enhances welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents endorse the sense of safety and support provided by the school, despite some concerns about bullying.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are keen to try different ways of supporting parents further to ensure regular attendance and punctuality.
Parent Feedback: Some parents express concerns about understanding school policies.
Parental Involvement: Efforts to involve parents in events and activities noted.
Outdoor Facilities: Children can access all areas of learning in their outdoor work with many engaging activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of opportunities like residential trips and playtime activities offered.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of after-school sports clubs available, though only 33% of pupils currently participate.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high with effective professional development; staff feel valued and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' probing questions and subject knowledge contribute to improving pupils' outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good subject knowledge and high expectations; consistent approach to phonics and writing.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching supports good progress; consistent inclusive teaching approaches.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, work for most able pupils is not challenging enough. Some subject leaders are new and not yet fully effective.
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About Us
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 411 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 17.6 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 98 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 99 | 103 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 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 | 59% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.79% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 102 | 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% 15 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 8.78% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | 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 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 74% 21 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 9.29% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 53% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.22% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 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 Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Local authority ratio 21 : 1