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Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
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Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
- Primary
- Calderdale HX3 8TW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring children learn new sounds introduced in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers remind pupils of important knowledge; most able pupils rising to challenges.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not develop children’s vocabulary as effectively, requiring best practice sharing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 1 pupils keeping up with phonics programme; good progress in subjects reviewed.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure any pupil who falls behind catches up quickly with support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and enjoy their work; leaders sort out bullying quickly but need to double-check.
Support for SEND Pupils: Expert skills in meeting SEND needs; pupils making good progress from individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff expect the best of pupils, who feel safe and happy; bullying sorted quickly but needs follow-up.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors with social care background challenge leaders effectively on pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's inclusiveness and effort, stating 'staff go the extra mile'.
Extracurricular Activities: 12 after-school clubs with high attendance; exceptional dance troupe performance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work in teams, sharing expertise and reducing workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistency in teaching methods and challenging content helps most able pupils thrive.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers less confident in certain areas; teamwork helps mitigate this.
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About Us
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 176 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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This is Cliffe Hill Community Primary School, so welcome. We want to make sure that your child has a good time while they are with us and leaves with lots of fond memories. Our final year results across the school are something we are incredibly proud of. Our sixth-graders excelled in every way! Congratulations must be extended to the faculty and students who obtained outstanding outcomes. We are also really pleased with how OFSTED rated us as a good school. Please spend a moment reading the complete report in the website's "Our School" section. At Cliffe Hill, we strive to make learning as exciting and creative as possible so that students can excel academically and have fun at school. All children are given the chance to develop academically, ethically, and socially in a safe and stimulating atmosphere that is jointly created by the students, teachers, parents, and governors. We sincerely hope that you will find the material on this website to be helpful; but, if you do, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me or Pauline Cowgill, our school's business manager.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 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 | 50% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.96% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 50% 13 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 97 | 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 | 63% 25 | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 6.83% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 99 | 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 | 38% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.43% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1