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Wharncliffe Side Primary School
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Wharncliffe Side Primary School
- Primary
- Bradfield S35 0DD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders ensure staff understand how to teach early reading well. Pupils quickly learn to read with fluency and confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum for mathematics is considered well with regular evaluation and improvement efforts by leaders.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not consistently check that pupils have transferred learned knowledge to long-term memory.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils鈥� knowledge carefully and adapt their teaching to address gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND, are identified and receive extra phonics catch-up sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, polite, and behave well in lessons. Instances of bullying are rare and swiftly dealt with.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are very well supported, and staff are knowledgeable and skilled in meeting these needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare and leaders take swift action. Pupils feel safe and know how to seek help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training on safeguarding and promptly raise concerns about pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered via Ofsted Parent View and inspectors spoke to parents informally.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through activities and regular communication, ensuring they are part of the school's community.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of clubs, visits, and leadership roles available for pupils to explore their talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participated in creating a sculpture park within the school's grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate regular professional development opportunities and are proud to work in the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan activities that help pupils apply new learning to reasoning and problem-solving tasks.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges were noted concerning teaching staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that staff are well-trained and knowledgeable, continually improving teaching quality.
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About Us
Wharncliffe Side Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 152 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 23.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 110 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 110 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 59% | 53.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.77% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below 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.
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.
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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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wharncliffe Side Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
