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Ley Top Primary School
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Ley Top Primary School
- Primary
- Bradford BD15 7PQ
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Based on the inspection date: 26 September 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong routines in phonics start in early years, phonics programme embedded in all lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: Building a broad and balanced curriculum, but developments are at an early stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge not yet identified in most subjects; activities and resources not well-matched to learning goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour policy has positively impacted behaviour; rules and rewards consistently applied.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff have had training in teaching mathematics and reading well.
Support for Falling Behind: Support given to pupils not keeping up with phonics; needs improvement for some pupils who rely too much on adult support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support plans used well in lessons, but curriculum limitations affect achievements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; relationships are positive, adults support emotional needs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Workshops from local police on safety; physical and mental health prioritized.
Parent Feedback: Parent feedback collected via Ofsted Parent View and playground conversations.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including football and sewing available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and subject leaders need more training to effectively teach the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Limitations in curriculum impact student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers lack necessary subject knowledge in non-core subjects such as history and science.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistent; need for training so that teachers can better select resources and activities.
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About Us
Ley Top Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 404 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 38% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.95% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 107 5 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 96 | 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 | 84% 27 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 19 | 8.4% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 102 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 57% 14 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 7 | 7.48% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 71% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ley Top Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1