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Shepley First School
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Shepley First School
- Primary
- Kirkburton HD8 8DD
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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: The school has embedded a new approach for the teaching of reading, starting in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Most of the curriculum is well-sequenced and implemented effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, curriculum leadership lacks a secure understanding of how well pupils are learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn from carefully sequenced steps in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive the support they need to catch up quickly in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand their responsibilities as role models.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies and supports the needs of pupils with SEND accurately.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are well cared for by a dedicated staff team.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school teaches pupils how to stay safe both within the local community and online.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize that the school is going from strength-to-strength since recent leadership changes.
Parental Involvement: Relationships with the community and parents are being nurtured.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils take part in 'Muddy Puddle' sessions within the school grounds and woodlands.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and listened to. They are fully committed to working with leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: There are inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum leaders do not have a consistent understanding of how to support staff effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� monitoring of curriculum developments is not regular enough.
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Shepley First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 168 students from age 4-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-10 | 3-11 | 4-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shepley First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
