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Sandy Lane Primary School
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Sandy Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Sandy Lane BD15 9JU
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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 have prioritised the teaching of early reading. Phonics is taught from Reception to ensure children get off to a strong start.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum matches the national curriculum and is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils make connections in their learning and build on their understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the school has not precisely identified the small steps of learning, impacting teachers' ability to address gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils work hard and behave well in lessons, showing positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In writing and mathematics, pupils鈥� attainment at the end of key stage 2 is below expected levels, though improvements are ongoing.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide additional support, but the teaching of early reading is inconsistent across the school, needing more staff training.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers design learning that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying can happen, but adults sort it out successfully. The school promotes a safe environment for pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to live healthy lifestyles and keep themselves safe online. Nurture groups are available for those needing pastoral support.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the warmth and support from leaders and staff.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of after-school clubs and special events such as charity fundraising and school visits that pupils enjoy.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, and leaders support workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils take pride in their work and have a positive attitude to their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors challenge and support leaders to continually improve the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further training is needed to ensure that phonics is taught consistently well across the school.
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About Us
Sandy Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 348 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 45% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.95% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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 | 102 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 96 | 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 | 51% 4 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 6 | 8.4% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 101 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 55% 1 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 7.48% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 56% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.4% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandy Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1