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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Wakefield WF1 4PE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is very effective, and outcomes in reading and in key stage 1 continue to improve.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes enjoyment and pupils鈥� achievement with trips and visitors.
Areas Needing Improvement: Standards in English and mathematics remain below expected levels by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN make strong progress. Pupils who speak English as an additional language make impressive progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy their lessons and are keen to do their best.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Although improving, standards in English and mathematics remain below those expected at the end of key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of those pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities are met well. Work is matched carefully to pupils鈥� individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School leaders ensure a culture of safeguarding informs the work of all staff. Bullying is rare and dealt with to pupils' complete satisfaction.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to avoid dangers both in and out of school.
Parent Feedback: Too few responses from parents were submitted for consideration.
Parental Involvement: Work with parents in key stages 1 and 2 needs strengthening to actively involve them in their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: There are growing numbers of extracurricular activities, which develop pupils鈥� talents and interests very well.
Teacher Engagement: The headteacher is tenacious in maintaining high aspiration across all areas. Skilled teaching assistants are deployed astutely.
Impact on Student Progress: Targeted support enables pupils to achieve well. Staff have high expectations for individual and group targets.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Significant training began immediately to ensure that all staff have high enough expectations of pupils and accurately assess progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations of staff are not consistently high, and most able pupils are not always challenged sufficiently.
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About Us
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 247 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 34% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 100 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 96 7 | 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 | 23% 27 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 103 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 50% 29 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 99 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 96 | 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 | 21% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1