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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy
- Primary
- Wakefield WF10 4BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make sure that reading is a priority across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils can recall important knowledge; however, some struggle with subject expertise.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils find it difficult to remember important aspects of some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have opportunities to solve problems and talk about their learning confidently.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and leaders identify pupils who need extra help and provide support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' focused behaviour in classrooms contributes positively to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed support plans and collaboration with external agencies ensure pupils with SEND are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel confident that staff will help them if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear systems for reporting safety concerns; staff know how to identify risks.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents to foster awareness of strategies that promote mental health and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular experiences including photography and yoga clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Strong team culture where staff feel valued and supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils receive support needed to make progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not use assessment information accurately to match books to pupils' phonics knowledge.
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About Us
Glasshoughton Infant Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 225 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our website is intended to provide you with information about our school as well as a window into the many amazing moments that we share here every day.
The relationships that are established at our school are its greatest asset. '
Everyone has unique qualities and skills, and at our school, we work hard to provide every student the chance to be their best selves and genuinely develop their character and self-confidence.
The significant values of thoughtfulness, kindness, and respect for everyone are ingrained in the culture of our institution.
It's thrilling and inspiring to be at our school.
We place a lot of importance on our curriculum because we want to "Make Learning Irresistible."
In addition to recognising that the trip we take together gives us a sense of satisfaction and success, we strive to make learning enjoyable, purposeful, and difficult.
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Our website is intended to provide you with information about our school as well as a window into the many amazing moments that we share here every day.
The relationships that are established at our school are its greatest asset. '
Everyone has unique qualities and skills, and at our school, we work hard to provide every student the chance to be their best selves and genuinely develop their character and self-confidence.
The significant values of thoughtfulness, kindness, and respect for everyone are ingrained in the culture of our institution.
It's thrilling and inspiring to be at our school.
We place a lot of importance on our curriculum because we want to "Make Learning Irresistible."
In addition to recognising that the trip we take together gives us a sense of satisfaction and success, we strive to make learning enjoyable, purposeful, and difficult.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-7 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.4 | 21 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 106 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | 105 | 104 |
| 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1