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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- Bradford BD7 3JT
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Based on the inspection date: 15 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years and Year 1 approach reading lessons with enthusiasm because staff teach early reading well.
Success of the Curriculum: In the early years, the curriculum supports children to progress from Nursery to the end of Reception.
Areas Needing Improvement: In key stage 2, the school does not provide appropriate support for pupils who still struggle with their reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons; there is a calm and orderly atmosphere around school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Significant number of pupils are not reaching the expected standard by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: School does not use assessment effectively to identify gaps and address misconceptions in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with SEND and have created a challenging curriculum reflecting their ambitions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults deal quickly with any poor behaviour and help children develop secure routines and good manners in early years.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally have positive views about the school as noted in Ofsted surveys.
Parental Involvement: School provides free breakfast club and works closely with families to improve attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of after-school clubs including sports clubs and a cooking club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy using equipment available to them during social times.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a range of strategies to help pupils learn the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: In many lessons, students struggle to make sense of new learning due to ineffective assessment usage.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers help pupils understand how to approach activities but do not use assessment well to check for gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 441 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 35% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 17 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 106 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 105 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 35% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 101 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 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 | 35% 7 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 98 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 28% 16 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 44% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1