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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Primary
- Holme Valley HD9 2RG
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils do particularly well in reading and benefit from the excellent programme for teaching them the sounds in words (phonics).
Success of the Curriculum: Progress throughout the school is good and pupils achieve well so that their attainment is above average by the time they leave.
Areas Needing Improvement: Achievement in mathematics is not as rapid as in literacy; teachers do not always use assessment information effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well and make good progress in these year groups, and consequently attainment is above average at the end of Year 2 and Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who may be falling behind are quickly identified and supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well in their classes, at break times and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Those who find learning difficult are well supported; special group work and support enable them to make the same good progress as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying of any kind is extremely rare, and any problems are quickly and effectively sorted out by the staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe, form strong relationships, and work exceptionally well with each other.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents who responded to Parent View agree that their children make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Supportive links with parents contribute to above-average attendance and enjoyment of school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy going on visits and extracurricular activities. The curriculum themes stimulate interest and enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ questioning provided high levels of challenge and pupils were excited and engaged.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are clear about what pupils are expected to learn, with sharp questioning building on their ideas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring of teaching is rigorous, ensuring training is provided for weaker aspects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, activities do not match pupils’ differing abilities precisely enough.
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About Us
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 198 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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We seek to foster confidence across a variety of contexts, including the confidence to try new things, the courage to take risks, the courage to share thoughts and impressions, the courage to ask questions and look for in-depth, insightful responses, the courage to express one's opinions, and the courage to make decisions on one's own.
We want to foster a passion for learning and an appreciation of challenges as chances to advance.
Our goal is to help students comprehend the learning process so they can acknowledge that they could prefer different learning contexts and styles, and that learning is not always strategic and linear.
Our goal is to promote enjoyment.
As a result, we want to inspire students to think about a variety of variables that may have influenced how good their experience was.
We want all of our students to aspire to and be recognised for their accomplishments in a wide range of topics, such as communication, science, math, the arts, sport, humanities, and computing.
Our goal is to recognise, support, and sustain success so that learning can keep thriving.
We want every student to be able to identify and comprehend their own emotions as well as respond positively to others.
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We want to foster a passion for learning and an appreciation of challenges as chances to advance.
Our goal is to help students comprehend the learning process so they can acknowledge that they could prefer different learning contexts and styles, and that learning is not always strategic and linear.
Our goal is to promote enjoyment.
As a result, we want to inspire students to think about a variety of variables that may have influenced how good their experience was.
We want all of our students to aspire to and be recognised for their accomplishments in a wide range of topics, such as communication, science, math, the arts, sport, humanities, and computing.
Our goal is to recognise, support, and sustain success so that learning can keep thriving.
We want every student to be able to identify and comprehend their own emotions as well as respond positively to others.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 74% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 6.16% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 108 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 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% 14 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 12 | 8.58% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 104 3 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 90 | 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 | 65% 17 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 7.8% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 107 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 82% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.04% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
