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Old Bank Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics begins as soon as children start school in the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has an ambitious curriculum that maps out the key knowledge that pupils need to know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and read successfully.
Support for Falling Behind: Any children who need to catch up have extra daily practise.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work with focus in lessons and follow established routines well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptations made by teachers enable pupils with SEND to thrive in this inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, and the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides high-quality pastoral care.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: There are regular reading cafés for parents to share in reading times.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many opportunities for pupils to compete in a wide range of sporting events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel exceptionally well supported with their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: New leaders have created a highly positive culture which supports pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some older pupils have not secured accurate letter formation, affecting their writing.
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About Us
Old Bank Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 95 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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I am honoured to greet you on behalf of the Old Bank Academy students, faculty, and governors. The inclusive Old Bank Academy provides education for all children between the ages of 4 and 11. We take great pride in the friendly atmosphere of our school community, which enables our children to thrive and realise their full potential in every facet of their lives. We are dedicated about improving the life prospects of children in our school community, therefore we actively encourage them to grow into emotionally mature, fully developed individuals. As a part of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust, we are passionate about making a difference and inspiring children to be resilient, self-assured, and eager learners. At Old Bank, we want all of our students to have fun while learning and to advance in a wide range of subjects. We believe it's crucial to acknowledge success and instil a sense of worth in them. Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is a place where minds and hearts connect. We have developed a culture and attitude to make sure that pupils at Old Bank achieve the best outcomes and develop a lifetime love of learning. At Old Bank, we work in partnership with parents and carers. Since we value the contributions of a child's complete family, we are committed to building strong links with the community. We are aware that when parents actively participate in their children's education, learning and achievement increase.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A-
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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.7 | 21 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | - | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 97 | 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 | 43% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.16% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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.
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.
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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
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Old Bank Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
