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Rawthorpe St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Rawthorpe St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
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Rawthorpe St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kirklees HD5 9NT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised the teaching of reading, with a consistent structure to phonics lessons and regular checks on reading progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Children in the early years make an excellent start with an ambitious curriculum. Pupils benefit from a rich set of learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like history and computing, teachers lack clarity about what pupils must learn due to undefined steps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: From Reception, children develop knowledge in using numbers and explaining patterns. Pupils read with increasing fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide appropriate support to address gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge, regularly checking their reading progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand bullying, and feel safe. Leaders have set a clear approach to behaviour support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND is a strength, breaking down barriers to learning. Pupils with SEND engage well in lessons and the Rainbow Provision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying means and report it does not happen at the school. Effective support is given to those struggling with emotions.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Respectful relationships and vigilant staff ensure pupils feel safe. Leaders provide continued training on safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the inclusive culture and the approachability of teachers for concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from local visits, theatre trips, and forest school activities enriching their learning experience.
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Rawthorpe St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 220 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 25.8 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 101 |
| 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rawthorpe St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1