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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is strong; children make good progress in reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders make careful adaptations to meet the diverse needs of pupils and their families.
Areas Needing Improvement: Transition from early years to key stage 1 and frequent opportunities to share books need improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Same-day or next-day interventions help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and are polite and respectful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Lower than national average in key stage 1, but strong progress by end of key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Recent changes in provision aim to address varying progress, but it's too soon to see full effects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems ensure everyone understands their role in keeping pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders’ comprehensive approach results in a safe environment for all pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel welcome in school due to staff efforts to break down language barriers.
Parental Involvement: Families engage well in school life through various opportunities provided by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Engage in outdoor learning activities, though boys less engaged independently.
Teacher Engagement: Thorough professional development for teachers and support staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching leads to improved outcomes over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Comprehensive systems to record and check attainment and progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in consistency for key stage 1 and independent engagement of boys.
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Byron Wood Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 445 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 35% 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
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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 20.9 20.9 18.7
Proficient Math 102 100 101
Proficient Read 98 100 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 97 97
Reading 98 98 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 35% 53.62% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 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 -3.4 Below Average
Writing 2.6 Above Average
Maths 0.1 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 105 2 99 96
Reading 103 2 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 8 60.61% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 10 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 1.0 Above Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths 2.4 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 107 1 96 94
Reading 105 3 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 77% 15 56.34% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 4 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 4.6 Well Above Average
Writing 3.1 Above Average
Maths 6.3 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 108 96 93
Reading 102 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 62% 55.3% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 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 2.5 Above Average
Writing 4.6 Well Above Average
Maths 7.2 Well Above 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 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 Byron Wood Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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