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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
- Primary
- Kirklees WF16 9BB
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Based on the inspection date: 23 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Attainment in the phonics screening check in Year 1 has improved and is now broadly average.
Success of the Curriculum: Recent changes have led to improvements in English and mathematics with stronger key stage 2 outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Implementation of the wider curriculum is at an earlier stage with gaps in addressing pupils' varied starting points, particularly in early years and key stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading, writing, and mathematics outcomes at the end of key stage 1 remain low; high attainment at the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupil learning passports help pupils meet targets but speech and language interventions are delayed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: More recently, behaviour has improved across the school but regular incidences of poor behaviour still occur.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strengthened support with pupil learning passports but early intervention for speech and language needs is lacking.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know who to speak to if they are concerned and are confident that trusted adults will keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Small proportion of pupils use inappropriate language, actively addressed through education lessons.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers recognize that the school is on an improving journey.
Parental Involvement: The school and trust developed strong links with the local area, making the school an integral part of the community.
Extracurricular Activities: The academy runs a breakfast club and after-school clubs for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported by school leaders and the trust, appreciating the support and training they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff require additional support to ensure consistent curriculum teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent curriculum implementation and need for support in addressing misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders acknowledge staff require additional support for consistency.
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About Us
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 201 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a part of the Co-op Academies Trust, a network of schools bonded by the principles of self-help, self-reliance, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity that underpin the co-operative movement. Together with us, our sponsors help the Academy make important decisions and raise standards for everyone. Our governing board is made up of parents/caregivers, workers, and Co-op representatives. When the co-operative movement first emerged in the middle of the nineteenth century, it offered educational programmes for members and their families. On a worldwide level, education is still one of the movement's guiding ideals. The Co-op is committed to encouraging better business practises for you and your community. Anyone who agrees with the co-ideals, beliefs, and values is welcome to join. Its members own and operate it. We display these values by cooperating for the benefit of everybody involved and by becoming involved in our community. In addition to serving its communities, Co-mission op's role as an ethical leader also includes helping them live their best lives. What do we at Smithies Moor hold dear and believe? We have obligations to one another, to other people, and to our neighbourhoods. We respect one another for who we are, and we respect ourselves for who we are.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 18.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 61% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.16% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | - | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.58% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
