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Highgate Primary Academy
- Primary
- Barnsley S63 9AS
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new and effective approach to teaching reading and writing has had a significant impact on pupils' learning and progress.
Success of the Curriculum: High expectations are raising standards. Pupils are working at levels similar to those expected nationally in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: The provision for teaching ICT is not as well developed as most other parts of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are achieving higher standards of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and challenging targets ensure every pupil is progressing well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, are keen to do well, and show good regard for each other and staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, disabled pupils, and those with special educational needs achieve as well as their peers and make better progress than similar pupils in most other schools.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff manage behaviour effectively, and pupils feel safe. Bullying is a rare occurrence.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff make a significant contribution to pupils developing good personal qualities.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have engaged parents effectively, increasing their interest and involvement in their children's learning.
Parent Feedback: There were too few responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire, but surveys done by the school indicate positive feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum includes frequent opportunities for pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in other subjects.
Outdoor Facilities: The arrangements made for outdoor learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage are outstanding.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations and are consistent in making it clear to pupils what they must achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is lively, ensuring good progress. Where teaching is outstanding, pace and challenge in lessons lead to rapid progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders rigorously check the quality of teaching and pupils鈥� progress, leading to good overall teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The quality of teaching is not yet outstanding due to inconsistencies in the level of challenge and pace of learning in lessons.
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About Us
Highgate Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 349 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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We are devoted to providing the families in our neighbourhood with the best services possible. Two different schools, Infant and Junior, were housed in the existing structure when it first opened in 1913. In 1969, the two schools merged to educate students aged 5 to 11 years old. Recent renovations that bring light, vast hallways, and a new-build addition create a feeling of openness, airiness, and calmness. The Academy wants to give every student the chance to reach their best potential by creating a stimulating learning environment. Each child is expected to grow in self-awareness and comprehension of the world in which they live. Moreover, we want kids at Highgate Primary Academy to acquire the skills necessary to react imaginatively and effectively in a variety of circumstances. We also want them to develop positive attitudes toward learning, teamwork, and caring for others. Please click on the page below to view both our most recent Short Inspection Report and our most recent complete Oftsed report (February 2013). (July 2017).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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C+
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 20.6 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 68% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.79% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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 | 107 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 102 | 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 | 87% 4 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 8.78% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 91% 14 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 11 | 9.29% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 77% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.22% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highgate Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
