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Ward Green Primary School
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Ward Green Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S70 5HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics screening check results are in line with the national average and mathematics is a strength with above-average progress.
Foundational Skills: Clear and well-structured phonics; targeted help for reading difficulties.
Success of the Curriculum: Clear and ambitious; pupils achieve well and are prepared for next stages.
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes in early years and key stages show steady improvement; however, further work is needed to strengthen the culture of reading across the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Greater challenge for most able pupils in writing and reading to help more pupils reach higher standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent use of teaching strategies; some missed learning opportunities.
Support for Falling Behind: New strategies, including comprehension skills focus, are in place to improve reading achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they rarely experience bullying and feel very safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils benefit from well-developed education and improve academically.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely identification and additional support provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and enthusiastic; clear expectations for behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths progress is above national average; reading achievements have been below average but measures are being taken to improve.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents praised the special educational needs support provided.
Support for SEND Pupils: Fully included in school life; recent improvements in lesson support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel very safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular child protection training for staff and governors ensures compliance; pupils understand online safety well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; safe and consistent environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture; strong relationships among staff and pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the professionalism of the teaching staff; issues like staff absence are being addressed.
Parental Involvement: Workshops for phonics, SATs, and internet safety help parents support their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Junior Wardens work with emergency services to provide safety advice.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years provision includes areas like 'construction site' to develop skills.
Teacher Engagement: Recently appointed teachers receive good support from senior and middle leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge observed in lessons; good support raises achievements in maths and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitored moderation and new strategies are raising standards in reading and writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents raised issues of staff absence in one year group, which is being actively resolved.
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About Us
Ward Green Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 408 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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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 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 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 | 102 | 101 | 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 | 46% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.79% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | 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 | 108 5 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 102 | 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 | 72% 16 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 4 | 8.78% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | 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 | 103 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 56% | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.29% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 Ward Green Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1