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Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
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Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
- Primary
- Leeds LS11 8AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers prioritise early reading and communication skills, supported by effective staff training.
Success of the Curriculum: Full national curriculum is covered, teachers explain new content clearly with strong subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders need to visit lessons to ensure curriculum implementation is consistent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective support helps pupils catch up, especially those with SEND; strong focus on foundational skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Detailed support plans and additional staff for increased number of SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand school rules, and manage their own behaviour with support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support from skilled staff, detailed plans created by SENCo. Recent staff additions to meet rising needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying not tolerated, rare cases dealt with well, strong sense of safety among pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders trained in safeguarding, established procedures, staff aware of child exploitation risks.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback considered, positive engagement noted during playground interactions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs to develop interests, resuming post-COVID.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work at the school, feeling supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Training provided for maths and reading, pupils encouraged to explain thinking, aiding memory retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need additional training to implement the curriculum effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders to check curriculum implementation; essential knowledge retention to be ensured.
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About Us
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 567 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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All staff members and volunteers are expected to share our school's commitment to ensuring the safety and wellness of all students. To provide a "caring community" where the welfare of others, respect for moral values and individual differences of race, colour, creed, gender and abilities are positively encouraged. to encourage youngsters to have active, inquisitive minds, to think critically and to dedicate themselves to activities both on their own and in collaboration with others. to improve and assess their accomplishments while fostering perseverance through consistent work over time. to assist kids in efficiently using language and math. to give students a foundation of knowledge in all academic areas, to help them understand the world around them and to help them grow as people. to promote talent of all types and work to develop the brain and creativity of every youngster. to encourage a respect for human accomplishments and aspirations in the fields of art, science, and religion in order to aid in people's social, moral, cultural, and spiritual growth.
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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 |
A
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 97 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 100 | 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 | 33% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.83% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below 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 | 100 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 98 | 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 | 46% 4 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% 1 | 9.93% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 99 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 95 | 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 | 42% 4 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.82% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 99 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 96 | 95 | 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 | 38% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.87% | 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 | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1