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South Ossett Infant Academy
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South Ossett Infant Academy
- Primary
- Wakefield WF5 0BE
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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: Well-established phonics curriculum with regular reading support.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with subject-specific vocabulary identified.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more opportunities for pupils to practice and apply knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enthusiastic in lessons, particularly in reading and early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are alert to supporting families with low attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and considerate of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Barriers to learning identified, but precise learning adaptations need clarity to improve achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding with staff trained to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn routines and build strong relationships with staff, promoting independence.
Parent Feedback: Parent feedback is evaluated through Ofsted’s online survey.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved by providing feedback and participating in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience their community through visits and learning activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in early years learn about their local environment, including road safety.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and valued, contributing to a positive environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching routines help pupils move around calmly and focus on learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors challenge and support school leaders effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects lack sufficient practice opportunities for pupils.
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About Us
South Ossett Infant Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 89 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you taking the time to check out our website. You can get a clear understanding of what we believe to be "the best that we can be" by reading our vision and values statement, which is something we regularly discuss and work toward, below. If you were to visit the Academy, you would witness kids actively engaged in learning both inside and outside while being helped to advance their learning by a team of committed personnel. Building solid relationships between the school and the family is crucial for the kids' development, thus we think that this success is supported by it. Our teachers and teaching assistants are able to plan for and engage with children on an individual level and provide them with exactly what they need thanks to the framework of our day. Through our curriculum and the exceptional use of continuous provision, we teach our kids how to learn and how to apply new knowledge to situations they encounter every day. I sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website. Please contact us if you are interested in visiting our Academy.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 17.1 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 106 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Ossett Infant Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
