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Kirkby Woodhouse School
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Kirkby Woodhouse School
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- Ashfield NG17 9EU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Prioritises early reading with a more systematic approach to phonics. Pupils start reading as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Revised curriculum from early years to Year 6, focusing on important knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more detailed curriculum planning and better implementation by teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well in mathematics and science, applying known concepts to new learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers constantly check understanding, and pupils receive needed reading support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display qualities of respect and kindness, showing resilience with challenging concepts.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive support to access the full curriculum, though targets could be more precise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, adults easy to talk to; school has a culture of vigilance and care.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support, helping pupils understand mental and physical health.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise staff support, describing how teachers ‘go far and beyond'.
Parental Involvement: Positive and trusting home-school relationships enable quick support if problems occur.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils belong to various groups and clubs, with enthusiastic participation in residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Inspiring indoor environment for early years, but outdoor areas need redevelopment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, feeling valued by leaders and governors.
Impact on Student Progress: Well-planned curriculum enables pupils to know and remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ensure that pupils read from books matching their known sounds for better reading progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers are not yet implementing the new curriculum effectively.
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About Us
Kirkby Woodhouse School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 417 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Our school is fantastic! It is a joyful, sociable, hectic, and challenging environment where we strive to "Go Beyond Expectations" in everything we do. Our primary goal is our children's profound personal development, and our website will give you an idea of how we approach this. We have a clear 'Values Based' approach to learning and through our exciting and creative curriculum, both in and out of the classroom, we can truly say, 'It's Never Boring Here!'. Please take some time to look around the website, which attempts to give you a flavour of the school and regularly updated information for both parents and students. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school if you have any questions. Please get in touch with us and let us know if you'd like a paper copy of any of the information on our website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 100 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 53% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.55% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 97 | 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 | 59% 9 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 68% | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.66% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkby Woodhouse School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1