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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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- Kirklees WF13 3AS
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lessons promote the learning of basic skills well
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils with a good range of opportunities for learning and for their personal development
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities are needed for pupils to develop skills as independent learners
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled teaching assistants enable pupils who might struggle to keep pace with the lesson
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils sustain good levels of concentration and maintain a good work rate
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is broadly average, including in reading
Support for SEND Pupils: Progress made by disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is good, but varies earlier on
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school and its grounds support learning well and contribute significantly to pupils鈥� good behaviour and safety
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers have very positive views of the school
Parental Involvement: Over half of the parents returned the inspection questionnaire; it is now customary for a very large majority to attend parents鈥� evenings
Extracurricular Activities: The school includes a good range of regular extra-curricular activities
Outdoor Facilities: The very good facilities and grounds at the school are enjoyed and respected very well by pupils
Teacher Engagement: There is a strikingly high level of commitment and clarity about the school鈥檚 aims among the staff
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching ensures that students acquire skills in reading, writing, and mathematics securely
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Records of the school鈥檚 own monitoring of the quality of teaching are in place
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always challenge first answers or use questions systematically to check progress
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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 424 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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Inspection Report from Ofsted Inspected most recently in March 2017 "Students have excellent attitudes about learning. Classroom behaviour is concentrated and intentional, and production levels are high." - For access to the complete report, kindly click on the image. SIAMS Inspection: Excellent In every category of our most recent "Church Schools" inspection, we received grades of exceptional. All families, regardless of religious affiliation, can find serenity and companionship at the school, where everyone is encouraged by its gospel-centered culture and cared for by Christians. Key Stage Outcomes For the majority of performance metrics at Key Stage 2, we consistently outperformed national benchmarks over the past three years. To view the 2018 school performance tables, kindly click on the image. The top 250 state primary schools in England are listed in The Sunday Times - Parent Power Guide 2019, with Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School coming in at number 120. We are Kirklees' sole featured school. To read more, please click the image.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
A+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 81% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 93 | 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 | 67% 14 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 8.58% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 5 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 90 | 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 | 81% 3 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 7.8% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 110 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 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 | 84% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.04% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1