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St Botolphs CE Academy
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- Wakefield WF11 9BT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics consistently, and pupils quickly catch up when falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum in early years; mathematics and science are well-planned but inconsistent across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent teaching and assessment in computing, history, and art.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick interventions in reading and phonics to help pupils catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils remember critical learning in mathematics and science but struggle with other subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour systems are not fully understood or consistently applied, leading to disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Significant training for staff ensures needs of SEND pupils are met, with individualized plans in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is never tolerated; a culture of safeguarding is well embedded.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders understand local risks and adapt the curriculum; vulnerable pupils receive personal support.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is considered through Ofsted Parent View, used in decision-making by inspectors.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Teacher Engagement: Positive changes in leadership have not increased staff workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent use of assessment leaves gaps in pupils' understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent understanding of new behaviour policy among staff affects classroom management.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need clearer curriculum plans and consistent use of assessments.
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About Us
St Botolphs CE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 315 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the students, staff, and governors at St. Botolph's CE Academy. Being the Headteacher here makes me incredibly happy and proud, and it is an absolute honour to be a part of St. Botolphs and its neighbourhood. Children say they feel safe and well-cared-for at our warm, friendly, and welcoming academy, and parents concur. Everybody can succeed, in our opinion, at St. Botolph's, thanks to our strong and compassionate Christian ethos. Everything we do is infused with our fundamental values of respect, responsibility, relationships, resilience, reverence, and reflection. Our goal is to offer a stimulating learning environment that encourages hands-on learning, independence, and inquiry while upholding the highest standards. Children are valued, and we carefully nurture them so they can develop to their greatest potential. High standards are set for behaviour, attendance, standards and progress, and learning attitudes across the school by our highly qualified and committed personnel. The academy views parents, carers, and the larger community as valuable, equal partners, and we continue to work hard to build strong relationships with everyone involved in the academy's daily operations in order to support children's learning. I hope you find it fascinating and useful to browse our website, and if you want to learn more, make plans to stop by and see us. We are eager to collaborate with you and your kid. Good memories are created at St. Botolph's and are never forgotten.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 34.3 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 98 | 109 |
| 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 67% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.4% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 102 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 64% | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.39% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | - | 97 | 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 | - | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.06% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Botolphs CE Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1