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Sandal Primary School
- Primary
- Baildon BD17 5DH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is high.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a curriculum which broadens their experiences and enhances their understanding of different cultures and their own community.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that pupils use correct spelling in their written work across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is high. The rate of progress has been slightly slower in upper key stage 2 but is improving.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders meet regularly with staff to check and analyze pupils’ progress to identify strengths and areas for development effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely polite, their behavior is excellent, and they show high levels of respect and consideration for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective leadership ensures that funding is used well, resulting in good progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are safe. Leaders, staff, and governors understand their duties and responsibilities for keeping pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding records are of high quality, and effective arrangements are in place to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school is well led and managed.
Parental Involvement: Staff are beginning to work closely with parents and involve them in their children’s learning and assessment.
Extracurricular Activities: The school places a high priority on arts, sport, and music, offering opportunities like the school orchestra and extracurricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Teachers plan activities that are motivating and follow children’s interests, both inside the classroom and outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: All staff receive regular training in line with the school’s improvement priorities, fostering a strong learning culture.
Impact on Student Progress: Precise teaching identifies weaknesses in pupils’ learning, leading to consistently strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks on the quality of teaching, ensuring it is of a consistently high standard.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Several new teachers have joined the school, and weaker teaching has been rigorously tackled.
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Sandal Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 454 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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To help every child reach their potential, we will provide a supportive environment. We'll make sure to perform academically above all national benchmarks. We shall create and offer a comprehensive, well-balanced, flexible, and innovative curriculum that fits the requirements of our students. To accomplish our goals and help our staff and governors reach their full potential, we will invest in their training and assistance. We shall use contemporary technology when it supports our teaching and learning the most. We'll offer a structure that's kept up well and a setting that encourages learning. We will foster and expand our relationships with parents, carers, and the neighbourhood. We'll make the most of the school's financial resources and use them strategically to carry out our strategic plan.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.7 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 63% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 108 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 71% 6 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 13 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 104 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 65% 2 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandal Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
