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B-
Overall Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Grade
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Staff build on children’s early love of reading and develop this as they move through the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum. Teachers plan subject-specific vocabulary carefully in subjects across all year groups.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, assessment procedures do not enable teachers to check what pupils know and remember precisely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well by the end of Year 1. Staff are experts in teaching phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work hard to help pupils become more fluent in their reading over their time at school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They follow instructions and listen well to staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers’ support plans for pupils with SEND are in place and reviewed. However, adaptations planned by teachers are not fully delivered.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils say that when bullying happens, adults are ‘brilliant at sorting things out.’
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A new system to support pupils is in place. Specialist staff give extra help to pupils when required.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate staff being available every day, whatever the weather.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs, such as rugby, football and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have prioritised pupils’ wider development to help them prepare for life in modern Britain.
Impact on Student Progress: These experiences deepen the knowledge learned in the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Changes to the curriculum help staff focus more on their teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should review assessment procedures so accurate information can be used by teachers to inform next steps.
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Whitecote Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 438 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 43% 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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The education of our children remains a constant despite the many changes that are occurring in school today. Every choice and action made by schools should be based on this fundamental premise. In order to prepare our children for a world that is constantly changing, to give them the tools to learn new skills that will enable them to be valuable global citizens, to develop their moral and spiritual selves, and to give them the tools needed to live peacefully with people from different cultures, we at Whitecote recognise the significance of educating the whole child. Our goal is to provide a learning environment and curriculum that stimulate curiosity, surprise, and wonder in every student. We envision a school where every student is an active learner who is engaged in and excited about their educational path. a setting where people are dedicated to helping children acquire the academic and life skills they will need to succeed and where kids grow to love learning. We have a committed team that strives to meet high standards in everything we do, and this is further reinforced by the ties we have with parents, the neighbourhood and other nearby schools. We fully believe that education is a collaboration between the home and the school, and we respect your interest and support in being an active partner in your child's education. I'm hoping that this website will provide you with all the details you require about our school, the faculty, and the numerous extracurricular and curriculum-based activities that our students take part in. Although it will expand as we add more content, nothing can ever fully match coming to see us in person.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
C+
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.8 25.8 17.6
Proficient Math 102 108 100
Proficient Read 102 109 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Whitecote Primary School Reviews
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Serious Negligence in Health, Safety, and Conduct My experience working at Whitecote Primary School was deeply concerning due to severe health and safety failings. Food served to children was stored improperly, contaminated with hair, and not washed as required. Classrooms were filthy, with mold and cobwebs under sinks, creating an unsafe environment. Children with special needs were not given the care and attention they deserve, putting their wellbeing at risk. To make matters worse, I...
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 102 99 97
Reading 102 100 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 43% 57.84% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8.83% 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 -2.9 Below Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -1.5 Below 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 102 2 99 96
Reading 100 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 45% 11 60.04% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 9.93% 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 -2.5 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -2.6 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 100 3 95 94
Reading 101 2 95 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% 1 57.58% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 2 8.82% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -2.3 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 95 93
Reading 103 95 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 57% 53.84% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 6.87% 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 0.2 Average
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths 0.2 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitecote Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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