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Wainstalls School
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- Calderdale HX2 7TE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on pupils using and applying skills in reading and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils do particularly well in reading and mathematics; strong progress noted.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus needed on improving writing progress, especially for boys.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High proportion of pupils achieving age-related standards in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan lessons to match pupils鈥� needs, enhancing progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy good relationships with each other and adults; calm and purposeful conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work with external agencies for specialist advice, ensuring effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Very little bullying; school deals with issues quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular updates and external checks ensure robust safeguarding; positive relationships noted.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree their children are safe and happy; appreciate quick concern handling.
Parental Involvement: Events like meetings and assemblies keep parents informed about safety issues.
Outdoor Facilities: Vibrant areas for learning both inside and outside for early years setting.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use understanding of prior attainment to challenge and guide pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Good lesson planning closely matched to pupils鈥� needs enhances progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed through pupil progress and lesson planning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to further diminish the gender gap in writing, especially for boys.
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About Us
Wainstalls School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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Welcome to the webpage for Wainstalls School. We sincerely hope you find it instructive, helpful, and interesting. At Wainstalls School, we put a lot of effort into providing for the needs of our students, their families, and the neighbourhood. We continually work to foster an environment that is warm, secure, and joyful and in which all children, staff members, and guests are appreciated and respected. We promote a sense of pride, a sense of purpose, and a positive outlook on learning where everyone collaborates with zeal and assurance. In order for all of our students to succeed, we strive to foster their academic, personal, spiritual, and social development within a nurturing and demanding culture. We at Wainstalls School are immensely pleased of our students' accomplishments and are once again recognised as one of Calderdale's top schools. This is made possible by the dedication and commitment of our outstanding staff and board of governors as well as the outstanding support of the local community and parents. We are happy to see how well our kids are doing in our welcoming, supportive environment, which combines high standards with an engaging curriculum. Every student feels appreciated, which motivates and supports them in helping them attain their full potential and reaffirms our school's motto, Together We Can. We would love for you and your child to join our team, so if you'd like to bring your child to our school, please get in touch with me to set up a visit.
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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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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 21.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 110 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 82% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.96% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 111 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 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 | 92% 11 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 8.51% | 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 | 8.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.4 | Well 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 | 109 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 81% 14 | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 5 | 6.83% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 95% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.43% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wainstalls School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
