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Sowerby Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 304 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
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Our curriculum is designed to help us "develop bold learners," as is our goal.
Our curriculum strikes a balance between knowledge and abilities.
The North Star Teaching Alliance, which Sowerby Primary Academy is a part of, is collaborating with Leeds Trinity University to offer early years and primary teacher-training positions for the 2020鈥�21 school year.
Click the link below to learn more about the North Star School Direct programme.
Would you like to receive teacher training at a neighbourhood elementary school like Sowerby Primary Academy?
For our 2020鈥�2021 School Direct Primary Teacher Training Program, the North Star Teaching School Alliance is currently accepting applications.
Teach in one of the more than 40 primary schools in North Yorkshire.
Children in our Foundation Stage get off to a strong start in school.
We strongly emphasise the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills as well as children's personal, social, and emotional growth in our play-based curriculum.
By utilising our community and giving kids a taste of what the rest of the world has to offer, we hope to catch their imaginations and make learning real and relevant.
We hope this website provides you a taste of our academy community, and we cordially encourage you to come see for yourself the joyful and supportive environment that permeates our school.
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Our curriculum strikes a balance between knowledge and abilities.
The North Star Teaching Alliance, which Sowerby Primary Academy is a part of, is collaborating with Leeds Trinity University to offer early years and primary teacher-training positions for the 2020鈥�21 school year.
Click the link below to learn more about the North Star School Direct programme.
Would you like to receive teacher training at a neighbourhood elementary school like Sowerby Primary Academy?
For our 2020鈥�2021 School Direct Primary Teacher Training Program, the North Star Teaching School Alliance is currently accepting applications.
Teach in one of the more than 40 primary schools in North Yorkshire.
Children in our Foundation Stage get off to a strong start in school.
We strongly emphasise the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills as well as children's personal, social, and emotional growth in our play-based curriculum.
By utilising our community and giving kids a taste of what the rest of the world has to offer, we hope to catch their imaginations and make learning real and relevant.
We hope this website provides you a taste of our academy community, and we cordially encourage you to come see for yourself the joyful and supportive environment that permeates our school.
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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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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 14.9 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 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 | 60% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 106 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 62% | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.25% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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.
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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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sowerby Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1