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Harehills Primary School
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Harehills Primary School
- Primary
- Leeds LS8 5DQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| 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: An exciting curriculum developed around the motto ‘Learn, Laugh, Love’ helps pupils enjoy their learning.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics and reading is variable; plans are already in place to ensure consistent quality throughout the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise standards in writing and reading by ensuring pupils read and write more widely and often.
Support for Falling Behind: Identifies and helps pupils who are falling behind to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, polite, and behavior is often exemplary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards have risen in mathematics but remain below average in reading and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is carefully tailored to SEND pupils' needs, with close collaboration with families and specialist agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe. Bullying is rare and well-managed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff are fully trained in safeguarding procedures, and the school has a very high priority on pupils’ welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school engages very well with parents to ensure all pupils are supported and safe.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a range of after-school clubs, including netball, juggling, and Zumba.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor equipment helps close the gap in outcomes between disadvantaged and other children.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers respond positively to support and feedback, actively supporting one another.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils now make much faster progress, and attendance rates have improved.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring of teachers' performance and pupils' work, with clear guidance provided.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The teaching of reading and phonics can be variable.
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Harehills Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 701 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A+
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B-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 99 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 49% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.83% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 5 | 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 | 41% 16 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 9.93% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 95 | 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 | 57% 16 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 8.82% | 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 | 6.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above 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 | 104 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 95 | 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 | 41% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 6.87% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harehills Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1