The Mount School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 3 Binham Road Edgerton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD2 2AP |
| Reference Number | 107787 |
The Mount School is a good independent school that demonstrates a commitment to improving education for its pupils. The leadership team and proprietors are dedicated to maintaining high standards and have ensured that the school meets the independent school standards. Pupils generally make good progress and enjoy a broad curriculum that includes various extracurricular activities. Most pupils feel safe and happy at school, and parents express positive views about their children's learning and support. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly regarding the consistency of phonics teaching and the challenge provided to the most able pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 112 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.71%
Girls: 39.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong commitment from proprietors to improve the school.
- Good quality of teaching leading to good progress for pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Range of extracurricular activities enhancing student engagement.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils fostering a positive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent approaches to teaching phonics between early years and Year 1.
- Limited opportunities for extended writing in subjects other than English.
- Most-able pupils not consistently challenged in their learning.
- Improvement plans lack clear success criteria and measurable targets.
- Records do not consistently reflect safeguarding actions taken.
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