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Wharfedale Montessori School
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Wharfedale Montessori School
- Primary
- Bolton Abbey BD23 6AN
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on early mathematics and language helps children get off to a secure start.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve very high standards across the curriculum and are well prepared for the next stage in their education journey.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve pupils’ understanding of different faiths and ensure systematic improvement planning and record-keeping.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: All pupils, including those with SEND, can access the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally polite, respectful, and show self-assurance.
Support for SEND Pupils: All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are able to access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils feel extremely safe and know to speak to a trusted adult.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and take safeguarding responsibilities seriously.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the nurturing environment but feel communication about events could improve.
Parental Involvement: Leaders’ communication about children’s learning and next steps is comprehensive and appreciated by parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range of activities, including weekly forest school sessions in a nature reserve.
Outdoor Facilities: School uses its own woodland set within a Site of Special Scientific Interest to develop pupils’ understanding of the world.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly supportive and ensure manageable workloads.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers support pupils to achieve high standards and apply their knowledge independently.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Appropriate plans are implemented effectively to support the written curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further work needed in formalising the strategic vision for improvement to be well understood by all staff.
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About Us
Wharfedale Montessori School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 29 students from age 2-11 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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