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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kirklees WF12 9JR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading with a new phonics approach, supporting Reception children to confidently sound out letters and write words.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are provided opportunities to learn about local heritage and access educational experiences beyond the school gate.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum has not been carefully considered, leading to less effective learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils become increasingly confident readers and improvements in maths have been identified.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read well access precise and enthusiastic catch-up sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show tolerance, respect, and feel safe; however, disengagement occurs where the curriculum is less developed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are trained to meet the needs of SEND pupils through carefully considered adjustments.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, state bullying does not happen, but trust adults to address it effectively if it did.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding has a high profile with regular training ensuring staff know the risks and expectations for timely action.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school's community and family feel.
Parental Involvement: Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to learn about local historical heritage, creating strong community connections.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders ensure pupils access a range of educational opportunities beyond the school gate, including exhibiting artwork in a local gallery.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants appreciate leaders' commitment to their well-being and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff empowerment and encouragement lead to effective pupil learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High expectations for behaviour and tailored activities in the early years support student learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Where the curriculum is less developed, disengagement occurs and staff do not always address this effectively.
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 147 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Three to seven-year-olds can receive an education at the successful, maintained Pentland Infant and Nursery School.
Our goal is to offer each child a joyful, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that is sensitive to their individual needs and learning preferences.
For every kid in our care, we have the greatest expectations in terms of their academic performance.
Pentland is a very dynamic and lively institution that provides a wide-ranging, well-balanced, and innovative curriculum.
At Pentland, a big focus is put on helping kids build the abilities that will get them through school and into the working world later.
Pentland is a respectful and welcoming neighbourhood.
Children are given support in understanding their rights and obligations as well as in growing their respect for others in and outside of the classroom.
We value variety and instil in kids a respect for both individual differences and shared traits.
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Our goal is to offer each child a joyful, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that is sensitive to their individual needs and learning preferences.
For every kid in our care, we have the greatest expectations in terms of their academic performance.
Pentland is a very dynamic and lively institution that provides a wide-ranging, well-balanced, and innovative curriculum.
At Pentland, a big focus is put on helping kids build the abilities that will get them through school and into the working world later.
Pentland is a respectful and welcoming neighbourhood.
Children are given support in understanding their rights and obligations as well as in growing their respect for others in and outside of the classroom.
We value variety and instil in kids a respect for both individual differences and shared traits.
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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+
|
B-
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-7 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.8 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1