Boothferry Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Newport Street
Goole
DN14 6TL
Phone 01405762151
Reference Number 117941

Boothferry Primary School has demonstrated overall good performance across all inspected areas. The school promotes a distinctive vision emphasizing respect and cooperation, allowing students to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Teachers nurture a vibrant curriculum that engages pupils, fostering independence and resilience in their learning. Behaviour is commendable, with pupils displaying positive attitudes and a keen desire to attend school, contributing to an uplifting school atmosphere.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 385
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.61%
Girls: 50.39%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 27.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 44.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 25.6

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 20 27 47
2 24 25 49
3 29 19 48
4 30 25 55
5 22 28 50
6 24 28 52

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 54.5%
White, Other 36.1%
African 2.3%
Unclassified 1.6%
Mixed, Other 1.6%
Indian 1.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.8%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Pakistani 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 05 Jun 2024
Date Report
05 Jun 2024 School inspection:
12 Feb 2019 Full inspection:
20 Apr 2016 Full inspection:
21 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
25 Apr 2012 Full inspection:
11 Sep 2008 Full inspection:
03 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
29 Nov 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Distinctive school vision promoting respect and cooperation
  • Inclusive school culture where pupils feel valued
  • Vibrant curriculum with diverse opportunities for all pupils
  • Strong emphasis on reading with well-trained staff
  • Exemplary support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
  • High expectations leading to positive pupil behaviours
  • Commitment to staff well-being and professional development

Areas for Improvement

  • Inadequate support for some pupils struggling with phonics

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 52%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 4%

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 103
Maths 104

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 -0.3
Writing -2.8
Maths -0.7

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 20 0
Third Preference 9 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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