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Hensall Community Primary School
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Hensall Community Primary School
- Primary
- Hensall DN14 0QQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a phonics curriculum that is clear and precise.
Success of the Curriculum: In many subjects, pupils remember what they have learned and use it in subsequent learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subjects like history and geography lack coherence in building knowledge year-over-year.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Subjects like mathematics and science are very clearly planned.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff know exactly which sounds pupils do or do not know and make sure that pupils practice these specific gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show respect for each other and staff, and are proud of their achievements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure all educational visits and clubs are suitable for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff intervene swiftly to stop bullying and other issues from becoming bigger problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding pupils is truly at the heart of what leaders and governors do.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to some parents and evaluated the responses given to Ofsted's online survey, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to play competitive sports, sing in the school choir, and participate in clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: There is lots for pupils to do outside; 'Sports leaders' help keep pupils fit and healthy.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well trained to teach in mixed-age classes and use effective teaching methods.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check on pupils regularly and help them if they do not understand something first time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have clearly defined strategies that teachers should implement, such as the use of examples when teaching spelling.
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Hensall Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 137 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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It gives me pleasure to welcome you to the Hensall Community Primary School website in my capacity as headteacher.
Our school has a unique quality, and we are immensely proud of our students.
We sincerely believe that education is a collaboration between the home, school, and our community, and we value your interest and support in raising your children. We see you all as active stakeholders in your child's education.
Children at Hensall are passionate and motivated to reach their potential. We encourage them to have high expectations for what they can accomplish and who they can become.
Our concern for our kids' overall wellbeing, including their physical and emotional health, is deep-seated.
In addition to a curriculum that places equal priority on fostering children's academic, social, physical, and spiritual development, we are dedicated to provide a vibrant and inspiring learning environment.
We strive to support our students' development of skills, values, and traits that will equip them for life in contemporary Britain and beyond by encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
I'm hoping that this website will give you as much information as it can about our school and the numerous extracurricular and curriculum-based activities that our kids participate in.
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Our school has a unique quality, and we are immensely proud of our students.
We sincerely believe that education is a collaboration between the home, school, and our community, and we value your interest and support in raising your children. We see you all as active stakeholders in your child's education.
Children at Hensall are passionate and motivated to reach their potential. We encourage them to have high expectations for what they can accomplish and who they can become.
Our concern for our kids' overall wellbeing, including their physical and emotional health, is deep-seated.
In addition to a curriculum that places equal priority on fostering children's academic, social, physical, and spiritual development, we are dedicated to provide a vibrant and inspiring learning environment.
We strive to support our students' development of skills, values, and traits that will equip them for life in contemporary Britain and beyond by encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
I'm hoping that this website will give you as much information as it can about our school and the numerous extracurricular and curriculum-based activities that our kids participate in.
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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 |
C
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.3 | 25.8 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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 | 67% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.17% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 84 | 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% 12 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 7.25% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 1 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 82 | 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 | 79% 40 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 7.49% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above 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 | 105 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 84 | 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 | 39% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.15% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hensall Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1