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Athelstan Primary School
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Athelstan Primary School
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- Sheffield S13 8HH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of phonics has improved. Reading progress is good due to a range of measures promoting enjoyment of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum with a wide range of experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in non-English/maths subjects needs improvement for deeper pupil learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in teaching have led to good progress in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Fortnightly ‘laser meetings’ track progress; support is adapted to meet needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are well-mannered, and polite. The school is orderly and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities ensures good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rigorous safeguarding procedures ensure pupil safety; staff are well-trained.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's 'Butterfly Room' supports social and emotional well-being. Pastoral care is strong.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and believe their child is taught well and makes good progress.
Parental Involvement: Weekly opportunities for parents to read with children, fostering enthusiasm for reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Physical education and sport premium has raised profile; more pupils compete in sporting activities.
Outdoor Facilities: New gym in playground and devices to measure steps encourage fitness among key stage 2 pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate professional development and work effectively as a team.
Impact on Student Progress: Relentless focus from senior leaders has improved teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular moderation activities ensure accurate assessment information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not use assessment well enough for challenge/support in lessons.
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Athelstan Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 626 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Everyone who works at our school has a true sense of teamwork and values the entire school community.
Our school is built on respect, and we work hard to make sure that everyone feels appreciated.
A very large staff team, which includes a pastoral support team that provides help to a variety of students and their families, works relentlessly to make a difference in the lives of the children in our care on both an educational and emotional level.
All children benefit from a steady and experienced teaching and support team, ensuring that they have greater opportunity to succeed, thanks to a highly skilled, highly motivated staff.
We sincerely want to maintain and grow our collaboration with parents and carers because we understand how important it is for kids to have a strong partnership with them in order to reach their full potential.
However, the leadership team places a high value on the broader provision that we provide, which gives students the chance to succeed in activities like dance, theatre, music, and sports.
At the conclusion of year six, this culminates in a theatre show that is an incredibly memorable occasion for everyone involved.
By receiving Gold honours in both Sports and Science, we have been acknowledged for our comprehensive curriculum offerings.
We are passionate about empowering students to choose healthy lifestyles and promoting extracurricular activities for everyone; our ultimate goal is for every child to take part in a club at least once a year.
We are very lucky to have a sizable and lovely campus, and we are always updating and improving our learning environment. One such enhancement is the arrival of our new outdoor library, which is housed in "Buster," a London double decker bus!
I still firmly feel, after 18 years as head, that my position is the best in the world, and I'm eager to build on our past achievements to give the kids in our neighbourhood even more opportunity.
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Our school is built on respect, and we work hard to make sure that everyone feels appreciated.
A very large staff team, which includes a pastoral support team that provides help to a variety of students and their families, works relentlessly to make a difference in the lives of the children in our care on both an educational and emotional level.
All children benefit from a steady and experienced teaching and support team, ensuring that they have greater opportunity to succeed, thanks to a highly skilled, highly motivated staff.
We sincerely want to maintain and grow our collaboration with parents and carers because we understand how important it is for kids to have a strong partnership with them in order to reach their full potential.
However, the leadership team places a high value on the broader provision that we provide, which gives students the chance to succeed in activities like dance, theatre, music, and sports.
At the conclusion of year six, this culminates in a theatre show that is an incredibly memorable occasion for everyone involved.
By receiving Gold honours in both Sports and Science, we have been acknowledged for our comprehensive curriculum offerings.
We are passionate about empowering students to choose healthy lifestyles and promoting extracurricular activities for everyone; our ultimate goal is for every child to take part in a club at least once a year.
We are very lucky to have a sizable and lovely campus, and we are always updating and improving our learning environment. One such enhancement is the arrival of our new outdoor library, which is housed in "Buster," a London double decker bus!
I still firmly feel, after 18 years as head, that my position is the best in the world, and I'm eager to build on our past achievements to give the kids in our neighbourhood even more opportunity.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 18% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 70% 1 | 60.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 9 | 8.51% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 96 | 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 | 71% | 56.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.42% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 71% | 55.3% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.58% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Athelstan Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1