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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught daily, helping students to read and write more complex words and sentences.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and varied, leading to good skill development across subjects including reading, maths, music, art, and humanities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to raise expectations for the most able pupils and ensure consistent support from teaching assistants.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in both subjects, with comprehension skills improving in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: No time is wasted in providing help for pupils falling behind, often through one-on-one support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning, working cooperatively and applying themselves well.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies specific needs early and provides comprehensive support programs, including music and pony therapy, aiding significant progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with promptly when it occurs. Staff ensure a strong culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote personal development and welfare is good, with effective safeguarding measures and high staff involvement.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are supportive of the school, happy with communication, and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents can contribute to assessments through an online system and participate in 'stay and play' sessions, ensuring good communication.
Extracurricular Activities: A good menu of lunchtime and after-school clubs, such as drawing, gardening, and enterprise clubs enhance the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: The large outdoor area allows for various activities including running, climbing, and role-playing, with ponies providing unique interaction opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers enjoy working at the school, which positively impacts student engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' good subject knowledge and exciting lessons lead to enthusiastic student responses and good overall progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to track pupil progress and assess teaching quality are well established, maintaining steady improvement and high standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent support from teaching assistants and varying levels of challenge for the most able pupils need addressing.
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 294 students from age 2-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-7 3-11 2-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.8 25.8 20.5
Proficient Math - 108 -
Proficient Read - 109 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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