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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kirklees WF17 7PE
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A strong focus on developing pupils' spoken language and English skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils relish varied and exciting curriculum activities like dressing as Victorians.
Areas Needing Improvement: Outdoor activities in Early Years need more variety and planning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teacher assessments show rising attainment in writing and problem-solving in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs and those speaking English as an additional language are sensitively supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous and polite.
Support for SEND Pupils: Sensitively supported and challenged to achieve their best work.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to turn to if they are troubled.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good care, guidance, and support; pupils are allocated key workers.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers value the school highly; overwhelmingly supportive.
Parental Involvement: Increasingly involved through regular communication and parent classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Visits and visitors enliven learning; pupils enjoy these activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Early Years outdoor provision needs improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching is raising pupils' skills in English and problem-solving in mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage pupils' interests well, though sometimes tasks do not match abilities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lengthy teacher introductions or mismatched tasks reduce learning speed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular marking but occasional missed opportunities to indicate improvements.
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 223 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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-
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1