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Wood Bank School
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Wood Bank School
- Primary
- Calderdale HX2 6PB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum addresses needs in communication, cognition, independence, physical need, English, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils make good progress from their starting points; some make strong progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Developed ambitious curriculum pathways: discover, develop, engage, explore
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in the quality of teaching affect progress, and most-able pupils are not always challenged enough.
Foundational Skills: Daily phonics teaching; more emphasis on matching reading material to ability needed
Areas Needing Improvement: Needs better alignment of reading material and progression strategy
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress particularly in communication and cognition skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use targets set in pupils’ care plans well, breaking long-term targets into smaller ones.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, polite, respectful, and have positive attitudes towards their learning and behaviour.
Support for Falling Behind: Uses 'sensory plans' and visual aids to support learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Warm, nurturing approach to behavior management, confidence in anti-bullying
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading material not well matched to abilities; improvements needed
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are well trained to meet the needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities, working exceptionally well with external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong understanding and tailored support for students with complex needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is very strong, with fit-for-purpose arrangements and quick, efficient handling of issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a collaborative approach to safeguard vulnerable pupils and teaches them self-safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel bullying is quickly addressed, trusted adults available
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff vigilant about pupils' vulnerabilities and safety
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's support, noting good progress and creative activities.
Parental Involvement: Leaders encourage parents to ensure regular attendance and work with the local authority on attendance issues.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional funding is effectively used to provide a wide range of events and activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Forest school, music therapy, sensory storytelling enhance experiences
Teacher Engagement: Staff take immense pride in their work and have high aspirations for pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment positively impact pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers effectively use visual aids and sensory equipment
Teaching Staff Challenges: Consistency in high-quality teaching needs improvement, along with challenging the most able pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Your plans to hold teachers accountable for pupil progress need to be swiftly implemented.
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Wood Bank School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 122 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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Sally Riley, Salma Kauser, Karen Fielden, Alison Bath, and Katerzyna Bogacka are teaching assistants. Samina Kauser, Helen Garthwaite, Anna Mulgrew, Cheryl Bailey, and Rachel Cockroft are teaching assistants. Supervisors of Cover with Charge of Physical Welfare: Helen VanBoek and Dianne Heginbottom.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.1 | - | 10.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.96% | 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 | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.5 | Well Below 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 | 100 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 0% | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.51% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | 0% | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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 | 0% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.43% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wood Bank School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1