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Ossett South Parade Primary
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Ossett South Parade Primary
- Primary
- Wakefield WF5 0DZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics provision improved significantly; children leave Reception well prepared for Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Exciting events and trips support pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught consistently by well-trained adults.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum noted in multiple subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching of science, history, and geography needs enhancement to match core subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching reading beyond phonics needs more rigor.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in reading and especially in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support including work before and after school to improve reading skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Conduct is strong, bullying is rare, and exclusions have been virtually eradicated.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well including those with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Personalized interventions swiftly address gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impeccably behaved in all areas.
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent knowledge of pupils' individual needs leading to very good achievements from their starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Rigorous identification and personalized support plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Behaviour is good and bullying is very rare, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff understand responsibilities, ensuring effective safeguarding measures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High-quality pastoral support ensures safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents report staff are approachable and concerns are addressed quickly and effectively.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy opportunities to join in activities with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Regular exciting events and trips that enhance educational experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff engage positively, value training, and development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' strong subject knowledge supports achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate view of pupil achievement by leaders.
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About Us
Ossett South Parade Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 426 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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The opportunity to introduce myself as the headteacher of South Parade Primary School fills me with tremendous joy.
As headteacher, it is my responsibility to give every child the best opportunity to realise their full potential and to make sure they graduate from South Parade School with the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed at the next level of their education.
Through a variety of engaging learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom, our kids are encouraged to explore, learn, and ask questions.
Despite the size of our school (446 students enrolled, including Nursery), we take great pride in being a welcoming, warm, and supporting community.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions regarding our school.
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The opportunity to introduce myself as the headteacher of South Parade Primary School fills me with tremendous joy.
As headteacher, it is my responsibility to give every child the best opportunity to realise their full potential and to make sure they graduate from South Parade School with the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed at the next level of their education.
Through a variety of engaging learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom, our kids are encouraged to explore, learn, and ask questions.
Despite the size of our school (446 students enrolled, including Nursery), we take great pride in being a welcoming, warm, and supporting community.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions regarding our school.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 58% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 101 | 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 | 69% 7 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 9 | 9.39% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 76% 12 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.06% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 64% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.66% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ossett South Parade Primary
Local authority ratio 21 : 1