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Wakefield Independent School
- All-through
- Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell WF4 1QG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Learning is progressive from early years to oldest pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; politeness and manners highly valued
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: New systems ensure quick identification and support for SEND pupils
Teacher Engagement: Staff positive about curriculum changes
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge; regular opportunities to revisit learning
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Need for consistent phonics teaching; some staff lack confidence
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents value school's encouragement of pupil strengths and interests
Parent Satisfaction: Parents happy with support for pupil talents and interests
Communication with Parents: Parents informed through Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe; staff listen to concerns
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Clear vision for future development and curriculum improvement
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: No bullying reported; risk assessments in place
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour exceptional; no concerns noted
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safe environment; safeguarding arrangements effective
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Diverse activities including Duke of Edinburgh, music, drama
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Encouraged to explore musical and sporting talents
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned career advice lessons and visits
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Resilient, independent pupils ready for next stage
Subjects Offered: Reading central; strong curriculum in most subjects including maths and cross-curricular learning
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Wakefield Independent School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 144 students from age 2-17 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-17 | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 92% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | £2,446 to £5,106 | £210 to £5,555 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.19% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 13 | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 21 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 15 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 8 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 7 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 1 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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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 |
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