Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Scammonden Road Barkisland Halifax West Yorkshire HX4 0BD |
| Phone | 01422823324 |
| Reference Number | 107552 |
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is performing well overall, rated as good in all areas except early years provision, which requires improvement. The school emphasizes strong Christian values and community involvement, with most pupils demonstrating positive attitudes towards their education. Staff are committed and have high expectations of pupil achievement, creating an environment where pupils can thrive and feel safe. However, there have been significant changes in leadership and staffing since the last inspection, which has impacted the school's various programs and initiatives for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.7%
Girls: 51.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 3 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong links with the local church and community
- Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities and participate in various councils
- High priority on reading with trained staff
- Well sequenced mathematics curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High attendance rates and positive pupil behavior
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning and sequencing in some subjects is insufficient
- Early years curriculum is not fully developed
- Reading books are not always well matched to students' phonic knowledge
- Some pupils lack the time and resources to engage in reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Trinity Academy Grammar
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Ravenscliffe High School
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