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Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
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Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Some aspects of the wider curriculum are exceptionally well designed, especially outdoor learning opportunities.
Foundational Skills: The quality of teaching phonics is variable. Year 1 pupils achieved the phonics screening check but reading books include sounds they do not know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop leadership of the wider curriculum to ensure deeper learning in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils, including those with SEND, are making good progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention sessions led by trained teaching assistants are effectively helping less-able pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to their learning and exemplary behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND are making good or better progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No bullying reported. Pupils feel safe at school, and all necessary safeguarding checks are made.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils’ personal development and welfare outstandingly well, emphasizing emotional health and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the good quality of education their children receive. High parental involvement in their children's learning.
Parental Involvement: Regular communication between home and school about children’s learning; Parents say they feel able to raise any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Increased opportunities for after-school clubs and competitive sporting events make pupils very happy at school.
Outdoor Facilities: The use of the school’s beautiful setting and woodland as a learning resource enriches pupils’ learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other adults have warm and caring relationships with pupils, making the school feel more like a family.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders identified writing as an area for improvement, resulting in better progress and higher standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders welcome challenge and work with other schools for moderation to improve teachers’ assessment accuracy.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some writing tasks for the most able in Key Stage 2 are not challenging enough, limiting some pupils' progress.
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About Us
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 55 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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Outstanding Austwick CE (VA) Primary School may be found in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Our main goal is to nurture, encourage, stretch, and push kids while also instilling a love of learning, independence, and resilience in them, allowing them to attain their greatest potential.
Christian values are ingrained in all we do at Austwick School, which is proud of its legacy as a church school.
In addition to our academic accomplishments, we are very proud of our students and school for giving them opportunity to get ready for life.
We are especially proud of our connections to St Luke's, Bury, our partner school, and our relationships with and support of the Jinja Educational Trust, which supports education in Uganda (JET).
We collaborate closely with parents and carers and welcome their participation in school activities.
Our school is a member of the CASTLE teaching alliance; further information may be found at https://www.castlealliance.org.uk. We have close ties to and work closely with our cluster of nearby schools on things like field trips, residential visits, athletic events, and staff development. If you would like to come see the school in action, please get in touch with us.
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Our main goal is to nurture, encourage, stretch, and push kids while also instilling a love of learning, independence, and resilience in them, allowing them to attain their greatest potential.
Christian values are ingrained in all we do at Austwick School, which is proud of its legacy as a church school.
In addition to our academic accomplishments, we are very proud of our students and school for giving them opportunity to get ready for life.
We are especially proud of our connections to St Luke's, Bury, our partner school, and our relationships with and support of the Jinja Educational Trust, which supports education in Uganda (JET).
We collaborate closely with parents and carers and welcome their participation in school activities.
Our school is a member of the CASTLE teaching alliance; further information may be found at https://www.castlealliance.org.uk. We have close ties to and work closely with our cluster of nearby schools on things like field trips, residential visits, athletic events, and staff development. If you would like to come see the school in action, please get in touch with us.
Please be aware that we are delighted to offer free print copies of every material on the website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 108 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 87 | 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 | 80% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.17% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | - | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 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 | - | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.25% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 103 2 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 82 | 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 | 55% 16 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 11 | 7.49% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 105 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 84 | 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 | 71% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 8.15% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 - 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 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1