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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
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- Wakefield WF2 8ST
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics and early reading has improved with a good grasp of foundational skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad, balanced, exciting, and well-matched to pupils鈥� needs.
Foundational Skills: Prioritizes early reading with structured programmes and regular checks on understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and coherent, enabling pupils to consolidate learning and achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all pupils are stretched and challenged; too few reach higher standards in core subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics resources need better adaptation for some struggling pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in teaching have led to rising standards, particularly in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems pinpoint where support is needed; regular training and guidance provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and positive attitudes to learning are strengths; they feel safe and well supported.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improving outcomes in reading; some pupils struggle in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and support for pupils who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations result in respectful and engaged students.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support is effective, helping most pupils with SEND make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good progress with tailored support and adaptations in curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of care ensures safety; incidents of bullying are rare and managed well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective strategies promote behaviour standards and welfare; school site is safe and secure.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff swiftly address any incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective systems for managing absence and enhancing personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents express very positive views; they say their children are happy, safe, and making good progress.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents well; they appreciate the approachability and support from staff.
Parent Feedback: Overall positive feedback with improvements noted since the last inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents are integral to the school's ambitious vision.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of sporting activities, improving involvement and well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning area is attractive, safe, and secure, contributing to positive experiences.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of roles and community engagement opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: New 'reading shed' and playground facilities inspire reading.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are provided with regular training, guidance, and support to improve teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching improves pupil progress; teaching of phonics and writing shows marked improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective systems are in place to monitor and develop teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive positive training and strategic support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Strategic curriculum decisions enhance student confidence and learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Confidence in subject knowledge with effective sharing methods.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent leadership changes mean new subject leaders need to develop skills and knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some challenges remain in adapting maths resources effectively.
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About Us
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 453 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 50% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 104 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 52% 7 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.7 | Well Above 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 | 104 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 7 | 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% 23 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 36% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1