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South Kirkby Academy
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- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe WF9 3DP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize reading throughout the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff well developed; curriculum mapped out effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge in some subjects not clearly identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, manage their behaviour and learn self-regulation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Opportunities to revisit prior learning but gaps exist for some pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers make adaptations to help access lessons, yet some pupils miss crucial learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers swiftly identify needs and make curriculum adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure pupils feel safe and sort out bullying issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding has a high profile; staff can recognize signs of harm.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered in inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with families to overcome barriers to attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs developing talents, like 'Waterton鈥檚 Got Talent'.
Teacher Engagement: Staff highly positive about leaders' efforts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors hold leaders accountable and challenge effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons well mapped, yet some pupils have gaps due to missed lessons.
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About Us
South Kirkby Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 211 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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Everything we do is based on our mission statement and fundamental beliefs. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. We succeed by holding everyone to the highest standards and inspiring them to strive for excellence. Through motivating encounters, our community as a whole learns. Our teachers are caring and dedicated and prepare our children with the skills to succeed as life long learners and leaders of the future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | - | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | - | 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 | 97 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 102 | 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 | 33% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.4% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | 101 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 101 | 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 | 36% 23 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.39% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 6 | 97 | 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 | 59% 10 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.06% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 100 | 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 | 49% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.66% | 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 | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below 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 South Kirkby Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1