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Shelf Junior and Infant School
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Shelf Junior and Infant School
- Primary
- Calderdale HX3 7LT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading lies at the heart of the school. Staff have been trained well to use the new phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers know what to teach pupils and in which order ideas should be taught, ensuring each pupil builds on their learning each year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching in some of the foundation subjects does not yet follow the planned sequence fully, leading to some aspects not being developed as well as they could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are doing much better, especially in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly provide effective support for those pupils who are falling behind, helping them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have good manners, and bullying, when it happens, is dealt with quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive good support mainly within the classroom with careful checks by the inclusion leader and effective teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does happen very occasionally, but it is dealt with quickly by teachers. Lunch behavior is being managed to be calmer.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes healthy lifestyles, respects different cultures, and ensures pupils’ welfare with meticulous safeguarding practices.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically give positive feedback, noting improvements and happiness of their children due to the supportive staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very happy with the school and feel involved, noting visible representation of 'SHINE' values.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has been revamped and now includes exciting and meaningful activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show high commitment to making teaching fun and engaging, using strategies like ‘fluent in five’.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils remember more in each subject so that they can apply their skills to complete more difficult work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have high ambitions and ensure learning is sequenced well, although consistency in following curriculum plans needs improvement.
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About Us
Shelf Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 235 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Thank you for visiting Shelf Junior and Infant School. Hopefully you will find all the information you require about the school here, but if not, or if you would like to speak with someone directly, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at the school. In my opinion, a child should develop a "passion of learning" and high expectations throughout their early years of school in order to put them on the right course. They can accomplish anything they want with this. The environment at school needs to be motivating, safe, and supportive, with opportunities for students to "Shine." This is how I see Shelf School developing. I want to make learning for your kids enticing both inside and outside of the classroom. I want parents to feel completely at home at the school so that we can collaborate effectively to improve learning opportunities. I want kids to be exposed to a stimulating curriculum that builds on their prior learning and life experiences, enables them to hone their fundamental abilities, and prepares them to take on any challenge in their next educational phase. We have a great deal of pride in Shelf Junior and Infant School, its goals, principles, and the accomplishments of our students. We cordially encourage you to stop by our welcoming school, meet the teachers, and discuss your child's requirements.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 25.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 53% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.96% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 98 | 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 | 56% 9 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.51% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 47% | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.83% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 101 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 47% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.43% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shelf Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1