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Shakespeare Primary School
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Shakespeare Primary School
- Primary
- Leeds LS9 7NP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile at the school, with enthusiastic pupils and well-developed skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, rooted in subject-specific knowledge and skill, and offers rich extracurricular experiences.
Foundational Skills: New phonics program helps pupils read fluently
Success of the Curriculum: Improved curriculum enhances essential knowledge from early years
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities for pupils to write in a range of ways reflecting the subject studied are needed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum refinements still being embedded
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use higher-order reading skills in mathematics and show enthusiasm for a wide range of texts.
Support for Falling Behind: There are thoughtful, yet forthright, strategies to support persistently absent families and reduce absence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Relationships among pupils and between adults and pupils are relaxed yet purposeful, underpinned by Golden Rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good teaching structure supports maths proficiency
Support for Falling Behind: Accelerated English group aids language acquisition
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and purposeful behaviour noted
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is effective and well led, ensuring needs are met flexibly yet focused.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning is adapted to meet different starting points
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe, aware of bullying forms, and confident staff will handle issues promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training helps pupils keep safe, supported by strong safeguarding arrangements and detailed records.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, trust adults to resolve issues
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture contributes to pupil welfare
Parent Feedback: Parents are very satisfied with the school's care and education, praising staff's availability and communication.
Parental Involvement: High parent attendance at school information sessions supports active involvement in children's learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents see school as positive and supportive
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers many clubs and activities, with pupils being particularly enthusiastic about the variety.
Extracurricular Activities: 'Shakespeare 60' offers diverse activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers effectively teach phonics and foster a love of reading among pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff regularly monitor children鈥檚 progress, leading to good development in foundational skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors monitor teaching quality through regular visits and detailed insights from leaders.
Teacher Engagement: Staff views are well considered and valued
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is a continued need to develop staff's skills in teaching reading across the school.
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About Us
Shakespeare Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 739 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 40% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.83% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 98 | 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 | 42% 5 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.93% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 47% 6 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 8.82% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 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 | 41% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.87% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well Above 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shakespeare Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1