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Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
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Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
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- Kirkburton HD4 6XD
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading skills at all stages are taught extremely effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and varied, providing a range of experiences which mean that pupils thrive personally and academically.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide pupils with more opportunities to use their mathematical skills in different subjects and solve problems in real-life situations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment at the end of Key Stage 1 is well-above average, particularly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: All teachers are involved in making sure that pupils at risk of falling behind are identified early and given tailored support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, they are polite, respectful, work hard, and are keen to do well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make excellent progress from their individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school and say that the school is a ‘bully-free zone’.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents unanimously agree that the school keeps their children safe. Pupils know how to behave safely.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive in their support for the school. They express total confidence in the headteacher and staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents thoroughly enjoy family events such as the annual ‘Wigs and Wellies’ walk.
Extracurricular Activities: Lunchtime activities are provided by external sports coaches.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils use the outdoor area and local environment effectively, including cooking blackberries picked during woodland explorations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have consistently high expectations of what pupils can achieve and praise and encourage pupils to give their best.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils learn exceptionally well through high expectations and promoting skills for independent learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems for checking on pupils’ progress are highly effective. All teachers closely monitor pupils' progress.
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Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 60 students from age 4-10 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is to offer a primary curriculum that is both comprehensive and balanced, with literacy and numeracy still at its core.
Differentiated instruction is used to meet the needs of every kid.
The youngsters are given objectives and targets to help them comprehend what they are seeking to learn and what they must do to advance.
Children are divided into several groups, and groupings might change.
We frequently ask outside organisations to contribute ideas and specialised knowledge in several curriculum areas.
The start of the school day is at 9:10 a.m.
Children must be in the playground when the school bell rings at 9:05 a.m.
Following a line-up in the playground under the guidance of their class teacher, the kids enter the building prepared for registration.
All students take a 15-minute break every morning, while Foundation and Year 1 students take a 15-minute break every afternoon.
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The order of these is as follows: -.
Our goal is to offer a primary curriculum that is both comprehensive and balanced, with literacy and numeracy still at its core.
Differentiated instruction is used to meet the needs of every kid.
The youngsters are given objectives and targets to help them comprehend what they are seeking to learn and what they must do to advance.
Children are divided into several groups, and groupings might change.
We frequently ask outside organisations to contribute ideas and specialised knowledge in several curriculum areas.
The start of the school day is at 9:10 a.m.
Children must be in the playground when the school bell rings at 9:05 a.m.
Following a line-up in the playground under the guidance of their class teacher, the kids enter the building prepared for registration.
All students take a 15-minute break every morning, while Foundation and Year 1 students take a 15-minute break every afternoon.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-10 | 3-11 | 4-10 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 12.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1