Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Paul's Drive Alverthorpe Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 0BT |
| Phone | 01924290125 |
| Reference Number | 108253 |
Alverthorpe St Paul’s Church of England Voluntary Aided School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' grade to 'Good' across all categories. The school promotes a strong ethos of respect, kindness, and safety, and engages pupils with an ambitious and well-structured curriculum that places a high emphasis on reading. Pupils take part in various extracurricular activities and receive support tailored to their individual needs, contributing positively to their development and overall school experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.39%
Girls: 44.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 36 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| 4 | 24 | 13 | 37 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| 6 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| African | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupils and a strong focus on their well-being.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading.
- Effective phonics teaching and a culture of daily reading.
- Dedicated staff who support pupils with special educational needs effectively.
- Strong parental support and positive feedback.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders lack experience and have not had the opportunity to monitor their subjects effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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