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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading and phonics is of high quality.
Success of the Curriculum: Children thrive with a focus on communication and literacy essentials.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum does not always build on existing knowledge in science and humanities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Least able readers are given additional support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well; bullying is rare and dealt with decisively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants provide good support ensuring confidence and independence.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and handled decisively; good understanding of internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong curriculum develops personal development, yet some need behavior reminders.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about safety and children's well-being.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to stay and play; informed about children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich menu of activities; musical and sporting participation high.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area in early years lacks appeal compared to indoors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to be part of the school community.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching results in good progress in foundational subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular feedback helps teachers improve; middle leaders keen and dedicated.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Boys' handwriting and presentation less neat; not all subject leaders evaluate impact fully.
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Towngate Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 284 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 70% 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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Our Academy's mission is to foster moral character, self-confidence, and a passion for lifelong study.
Teaching students essential values, which we share with staff, kids, and the larger community, is at the heart of everything we do.
These founding ideas guide our curriculum's values-based instruction.
We can create a cohesive, peaceful community by relying on trust, understanding, and consideration.
Every day, in every way, each of us aspires to live by these Towngate ideals and to encourage others to do the same.
Values-based Education is a method of instruction that incorporates values.
Values-based Education (VbE) is genuinely transformative because it gives the school community as a whole a framework for a positive attitude.
It directly affects every aspect of the curriculum, especially PSHE and the teaching of British values as well as the development of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) values.
All Towngate students are taught how values guide everything the academy does. This provides a meaningful context for British Values and SMSC and helps students comprehend how these values shape our society.
Being a values-based institution, we make sure that British Values are taught, discussed, and upheld through the larger values-based philosophy that permeates the school's ethos and activities.
The abilities and qualities acquired via the teaching of values improve the curriculum and the ways in which students learn, as well as attendance, achievement, and student wellbeing.
At Towngate Primary Academy, we adhere to a two-year cycle that was especially created to fit the needs of our students.
Every month, the entire school focuses on a different value.
The Academy's weekly bulletin contains the value for the current month.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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D-
C
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-7 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.1 16.8 17.1
Proficient Math 105 - 103
Proficient Read 106 - 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 101 97
Reading 106 102 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 70% 59.19% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 7.4% 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 0.2 Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -0.2 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 105 102 96
Reading 105 1 101 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 70% 2 62.78% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 3 9.39% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing 0.0 Average
Maths -1.0 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 105 3 97 94
Reading 106 4 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 72% 18 58.29% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 2 8.06% 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 -1.4 Below Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths -1.9 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 102 100 93
Reading 102 100 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 54% 57.41% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 7.66% 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 -1.5 Below Average
Writing 4.0 Well Above Average
Maths -1.4 Below Average
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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 Towngate Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1

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