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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
- Primary
- Barlby with Osgodby YO8 5AA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in Reception make a good start to learning their letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are now making stronger progress in writing and mathematics compared to the national average.
Foundational Skills: Strong foundation in reading with expert phonics teaching and well-sequenced maths curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-sequenced learning programme in place; developing areas identified.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in reading across the school is not as strong as it is in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects require refinement for better knowledge acquisition.
Performance in Maths & Reading: For the past two years, the proportion of pupils attaining the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics overall by the end of key stage 2 has been above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional sessions to support pupils of all abilities have accelerated the progress that pupils make in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, confident, and respectful of each other, staff, and visitors.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is celebrated and pupils progress well; support provided for those falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective catch-up strategies ensure students do not remain behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and behave well; strong understanding of the behaviour policy.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support is given to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-identified needs and effective supporting systems in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that behaviour has improved, and bullying is not a problem at their school because pupils work and play well together.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Due to the strong culture of safeguarding that you have established in the school, staff are vigilant and report all concerns raised about pupils immediately.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare instances of bullying are managed effectively; positive school environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on welfare; strong pupil inclusivity and tolerance promoted.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care and support their children receive.
Parental Involvement: They value the school’s strong partnership with them as well as the approachability of the school leaders.
Parent Feedback: Generally positive, though some concerns about communication effectiveness.
Parental Involvement: Room for improved communication to support at-home learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Parents praise the good communication, strong relationships, and the extracurricular experiences, for example residential visits, learning outdoors and afterschool clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of activities offered to extend learning beyond academics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff all agreed that leaders have created a climate in which teachers are trusted to take risks and innovate.
Impact on Student Progress: By the end of key stage 2, pupils are now making stronger progress in writing and mathematics compared to the national average.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors regularly visit school to evaluate the strengths and progress made towards addressing the weaknesses.
Teacher Engagement: Consistent, positive approach with high expectations from teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading and maths schemes improve student progress significantly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The work is not always matched appropriately to the needs of the low prior-attaining pupils or those who are disadvantaged.
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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 154 students from age 3-11 yr.
At this school, 62% 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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Barlby Bridge School is a very special place to learn where each and every one of our children feel proud to belong. We are a true community school and view everyone associated with Barlby Bridge as part of our school family. An ethos of kindness and care touches all that we do.
We are proud of our dedicated team of teachers and support staff who are committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our curriculum is carefully planned to:
Inspire a lifelong love of learning
Build high self-esteem
Develop children’s confidence and independence
Foster a strong sense of belonging to both our local and global communities
To find out more or to arrange a visit, please contact us:
Telephone: 01757 703650
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Barlby Bridge School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | 25.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 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 | 62% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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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 | 104 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 84 | 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 | 71% 3 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 7.25% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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 | 104 2 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 82 | 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 | 74% 3 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 7.49% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 106 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 84 | 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% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.15% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2025 - 3rd Nov 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2025 - 6th Jan 2026 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 13th Feb 2026 - 22nd Feb 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | 27th Mar 2026 - 14th Apr 2026 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 22nd May 2026 - 1st Jun 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2026 - 9th Sep 2026 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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