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Shirley Manor Primary School
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Shirley Manor Primary School
- Primary
- Bradford BD12 8SA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics training has helped staff to have a better understanding of how young pupils learn to read. The teaching of phonics is now effective in all classes.
Success of the Curriculum: Progression steps have been developed to ensure continuous learning in subjects. Improvements in reading comprehension and mathematics are notable.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure that methods of learning in mathematics are understood by teachers to teach confidently and securely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their individual starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are effectively mapped to ensure they are relevant and generate improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well. The management of behaviour is robust with systems to ensure rules and routines are followed.
Support for SEND Pupils: The rigorous management of opportunities for SEND pupils ensures they make good progress. Interventions are effectively mapped to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying occurs, staff respond quickly to deal with it, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure pupils are safe in and out of school with appropriate policies and family support.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are supportive and acknowledge staff's effort to deal effectively with issues.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress and are given opportunities to contribute.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a variety of sports and enjoy attending out-of-school clubs like football and tennis.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for developing early skills through outdoor challenges are available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and describe themselves as 'one big family.' They appreciate professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved quality of teaching and learning has enabled pupils to understand better across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A system is in place to support monitoring English and Mathematics teaching across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges noted include ensuring all pupils, especially the most able, are appropriately stretched.
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About Us
Shirley Manor Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 191 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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Welcome to the webpage for Shirley Manor Primary Academy. In 2014, Shirley Manor Academy became a part of the Inspire Trust. The Inspire Trust was disbanded after an Ofsted inspection found the trust's high school to be deficient. Since the school is currently a Stand Alone Trust, we are not a part of a network of multiple academies. We are a highly unique institution that enjoys recognising achievement on all levels. Enthusiasm and the desire to succeed power the school's daily operations. Our goal is to make learning engaging, fascinating, and stimulating. We would like to believe that we have numerous strengths, not only academic ones, despite the fact that SAT scores are frequently touted as a success indicator. We wish to instil in our kids a love of learning that will last throughout their academic careers and adult lives. Teamwork is a necessary component for this to happen. We see education as a collaborative effort involving everyone—students, parents, teachers, administrators, governors, and the larger community. In this relationship, we want to be able to rely on your cooperation and assistance in order to give every child the best possible care. We take pride in being an inclusive school that welcomes students from a variety of socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, fostering a vibrant and varied learning environment. We will explain to them the difference between right and wrong in this context, as well as how to solve difficulties and that everyone deserves respect. We are confident that with a talented team of both teaching and non-teaching staff we can provide a smooth transition for any child joining the school and strive to meet the needs of all. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 18.1 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 40% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 101 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 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 | 43% 3 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 46% 2 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above 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 | 101 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 48% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shirley Manor Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1