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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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- Trident BD5 7HU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, with frequent opportunities to practise reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have a clear vision and have developed the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to better adapt lessons consistently across all year groups to meet pupil needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use 'flashback' tasks in mathematics to help pupils remember more over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults provide additional support for pupils who find reading difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have a positive attitude to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively with guidance and additional resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare, and adults are quick to sort out problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a culture where pupil safety is a key priority.
Parent Feedback: One parent reflected, ‘There is nothing they wouldn’t do to help’.
Parental Involvement: The school is a central part of the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers an extensive range of clubs, including Islamic calligraphy and animation.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers adapt lessons effectively to meet the needs of pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils develop as fluent readers with the help of effective phonics teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need to better adapt their teaching to enable pupils to learn and remember more.
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About Us
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 455 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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| 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-
|
A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 65% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 66% 14 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 103 6 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 52% 20 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 97 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 32% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1