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Cottingley Primary Academy
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Cottingley Primary Academy
- Primary
- Leeds LS11 0HU
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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: Whole-school approaches to reading and mathematics are impactful.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ progress in a range of subjects is good.
Foundational Skills: Phonics curriculum is well-defined and consistently taught.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum, carefully mapped out knowledge for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and presentation need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment information in lessons not always utilized effectively for all pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Support and extra teaching for disadvantaged pupils are provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand the school's behaviour approaches.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for pupils needing help in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect and understanding toward others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading and mathematics are higher than in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular checks on understanding, but some opportunities missed to push learning further.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress with detailed assessment and matched work.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils benefit from increased staff training and access to the same curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Procedures for keeping pupils safe are secure and clear.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding exists throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, clear routines are followed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Importance of attendance and welfare consistently emphasized.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree the school looks after their children well.
Parental Involvement: Regular meetings and workshops for parents are held.
Parent Feedback: School regularly reviews effectiveness of home to school communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports coach provides additional support during lunchtimes with competitive sport activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Large, fixed play equipment is enjoyed by children.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of experiences beyond the curriculum offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel well supported, particularly new or recently qualified.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching has led to an increase in standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and evaluation of teaching ensure well-planned lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff effectiveness improved by recent curriculum developments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Issues with staff recruitment and staff absence successfully managed.
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About Us
Cottingley Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 301 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 27.3 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 69% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 102 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 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% 18 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 68% 35 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 33% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cottingley Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1