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St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Bradford BD5 8FG
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Based on the inspection date: 06 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Inconsistency in the implementation of the curriculum for early reading in Reception Year. Key stage 1 teachers implement it consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ambitious plans but curriculum changes are too recent to have had a substantial impact yet.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers lack subject knowledge and do not know how to adapt curriculum plans successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well at breaktimes and lunchtime, with very little bullying.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers’ expectations are often too low, leading to some underachievement in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers frequently set work that is too easy; pupils become bored and lose interest.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers are much more successful when adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is very little bullying; pupils are confident staff will help resolve friendship issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make all necessary safeguarding checks and identify pupils who need additional nurture provision.
Parent Feedback: Some parents and carers worry about the negative impact on the quality of education.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Teacher Engagement: Governors recognize that turbulent leadership has been stressful for staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ expectations are often too low, which is slowing pupils’ progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack subject knowledge and do not always provide activities or resources that reflect the school’s ambitious intentions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment information is not used consistently well to identify pupils’ next learning steps.
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About Us
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 423 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 46% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 104 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 53% 3 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 101 2 | 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 | 50% | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above 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 | 103 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 50% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
