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Pontefract De Lacy Primary School
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Pontefract De Lacy Primary School
- Primary
- Wakefield WF8 2TG
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is of the utmost importance; teachers are well-trained experts in teaching early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an extremely ambitious curriculum that identifies what pupils should learn over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: None mentioned explicitly in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school鈥檚 published outcomes are above national averages at the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil falling behind is quickly supported through appropriate interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support to enable them to learn and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe and feel safe in school. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have developed a culture in which behaviour is exemplary and expectations are high.
Parent Feedback: Parents are regularly invited into school and value the support offered.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of high-calibre opportunities and activities, including 'Future Fridays'.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are confidently delivering lessons using ongoing assessment to address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils build connections and a rich body of knowledge across the curriculum.
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About Us
Pontefract De Lacy Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 324 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to provide a joyful, engaging learning environment that meets the requirements of every kid. to offer a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that enables each kid to grow. to encourage youngsters to adopt flexible and adaptable attitudes and to support them in making effective and efficient use of their learning abilities. to instil in them a strong sense of self-worth and self-confidence. To enable all pupils to read fluently and accurately, to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and confidently and to develop and apply an understanding of mathematics in the classroom, the home and the locality. to cultivate traits of the mind, body, spirit, emotions, and imagination, as well as to recognise and embrace such traits in others. to gain a sense of self-respect, the ability to live on one's own as an independent, self-driven adult, and the capability to contribute as a cooperating group member. to hone any personal abilities, especially in the fields of sport, music, and the arts.
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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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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 20.6 | 26.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 98 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 98 | 104 |
| 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 | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 79% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | 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 | 105 8 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 52% 37 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 97 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 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 | 15% 11 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 94 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 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 | 26% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.6 | Well 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pontefract De Lacy Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
