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Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
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Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
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- Crigglestone WF4 3LZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is highly effective and extremely well-matched to the needs of pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Extensive curriculum is vibrant and dynamic; enriched by visits and visitors.
Foundational Skills: Pupils become enthusiastic, fluent readers with strong phonics teaching .
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious curriculum mapped from Nursery to Year 6, tailored to interests .
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase highest levels of attainment in mathematics by end of Key Stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions attaining the expected and higher standards in reading and writing are above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra guidance and support to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour exemplary inside and outside classroom.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well, becoming skilled mathematicians .
Support for Falling Behind: Lessons adapted quickly to address misconceptions .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour, respectful relationships, and positive attitudes to learning .
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision is in place and its impact is regularly monitored.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision is personalised, ensuring all pupils access enriching activities .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school and trust all adults to care for them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exceptionally strong safeguarding culture throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with effective safeguarding arrangements .
Parent Feedback: Parents extremely happy with the school; highly value quality of care and support.
Parental Involvement: Parents see themselves as key part of children’s education and are very positive about the work of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the dedication and commitment of the school .
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs and activities including sports, cookery, and ocarina.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality outdoor provision supports rapid rate of progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Exceptional personal development opportunities like ambassador roles .
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is consistently very strong; teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Respond to the needs and interests of pupils ensuring everyone is challenged.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring ensures professional development impacts positively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly skilled with strong subject knowledge .
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent high-quality teaching leads to exceptional pupil achievement .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some areas for further improvement identified, especially in pupil's calculation accuracy in math.
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About Us
Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 349 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 69% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.4% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 105 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 101 | 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 | 67% 1 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 4 | 9.39% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 68% 2 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 8.06% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 70% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.66% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1