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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
- Primary
- Denby Dale HD8 8NU
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children get off to a flying start in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Teaching of letters and sounds is strong.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make outstanding progress and consistently reach high standards. Writing is a particular strength.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide opportunities for teachers to observe exemplary practice of others across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils consistently reach standards well above those expected for their age in reading and writing, and in mathematics more recently.
Support for Falling Behind: Short, sharp, individual, planned support helps meet specific needs ensuring pupils believe in their ability to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. They are keen to do well and work diligently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make progress similar to that of their classmates from their individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and happy in school. They are adamant there is no bullying and parents overwhelmingly agree.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has taken huge steps to ensure that teachers, governors and parents work together to promote pupils’ learning effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous in their praise for the school and overwhelmingly agree that the school cares for their children exceedingly well.
Parental Involvement: A sophisticated and informative website allows parents to see exactly what their children are doing in school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum includes a wide variety of enrichment activities such as visits, visitors, and a variety of sporting and creative activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have a very good knowledge and understanding of their pupils, and the collaborative approach to planning ensures consistent build on prior learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching overall is now outstanding, contributing to excellent progress of all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ marking is systematic and regular across the school, particularly in writing, providing clear suggestions for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers regularly share ideas, but have fewer opportunities to observe the exemplary practice of others across the school.
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 116 students from age 4-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Cumberworth First School, we take pride in the fact that the family and the child come first in everything we do. In order to ENJOY our study, ENRICH our lives, and EXCEL by maximising our talents and gifts, we strive to follow Christian ideals. Regardless of their language, religion, or culture, all members of the school community feel respected and cherished as people. While honouring all other faiths and atheists, we promote the Christian faith. We put an emphasis on the entire kid, acknowledging that every child is unique. Our kids enjoy going to school, and they have access to a diverse and engaging curriculum. We provide a variety of extracurricular activities that give kids the chance to develop their unique interests and skills. We hold everyone to a high standard, ensuring that their full potential is realised. Young people that we produce are self-assured, independent, and aware of their place in both our society and the larger world. Recognizing its historical roots, the School will uphold and strengthen its religious identity in accordance with Church of England principles and in collaboration with the Church at the parish and diocesan levels. The School seeks to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and conduct. Through the experience it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and encourages an awareness of the relevance and meaning of faith.
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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 |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-10 | 3-11 | 2-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
