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Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
- Primary
- Kirkburton HD8 0SG
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| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' consistent approach to teaching reading is helping achieve the aim of all pupils learning to read quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a strong curriculum in many areas, particularly reading and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects, such as history, are not as well developed. Leaders should create stronger sequences of learning in these subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The weakest readers get help quickly to ensure they catch up with their peers. In mathematics, consistent recall strategies help pupils speak confidently about prior learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt the curriculum when they identify gaps in learning, ensuring pupils are helped to remember what they learn.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is polite and respectful, with minimal low-level disruption. Teachers deal with any issues quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported in lessons because teachers make good use of shared information and work well with external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated due to the school's 'golden values' building a respectful atmosphere. Safeguarding is effective with staff familiar with local risks.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff meetings and weekly bulletins ensure safeguarding is prominent. Some aspects of record-keeping need improvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View surveys and other means. Feedback is considered in decision-making.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in the school community and activities, though specific details are not extensively covered in the report.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils enjoy leadership roles, helping younger ones, and participating in cultural events like celebrating the platinum jubilee.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils help younger children with climbing equipment under adult supervision.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are positive about recent workload management developments. Staff know and support leaders' plans to improve the school.
Impact on Student Progress: In subjects like maths, consistent recall strategies mean pupils are confident discussing prior learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not check consistently in all subjects, leading to gaps in learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks in many subjects help pupils remember what they learn, though not consistent across all subjects.
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Kirkburton 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 124 students from age 4-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-10 | 3-11 | 4-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 24.4 |
| 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1