Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Elsecar Barnsley South Yorkshire S74 8HS |
| Phone | 01226743008 |
| Reference Number | 141972 |
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from the last inspection in September 2018. The school prides itself on fostering a caring community where pupils embrace diversity and uphold Christian values. The leadership has made notable improvements to the curriculum, which have positively impacted pupils' learning experiences, although these progressions are not yet fully reflected in end-of-key-stage outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.29%
Girls: 53.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 3 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| 4 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| African | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils show high enthusiasm for learning and a strong sense of community.
- Strong emphasis on equality and fairness among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious curriculum improvements are positively influencing pupil experiences.
- Reading is prioritized, with staff trained to effectively deliver the phonics curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in some subjects hamper identification of curriculum gaps.
- Frequency of assessments for pupils needing reading support is insufficient.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 54 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 72 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 51 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 72 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 41 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 72 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 47 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 72 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 46 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 72 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 20 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 72 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 32 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 72 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 27 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 72 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 43 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 72 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 41 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 72 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 33 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 72 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 69 | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Jump Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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West Meadows Primary School
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1.55 miles |
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1.95 miles |
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Hoyland Common Primary School
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1.98 miles |
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Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
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2.13 miles |
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Highfield Farm Primary School
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2.33 miles |
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2.46 miles |
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Chapeltown Academy
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Wingfield Academy
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Abbey School
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Milton School
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Greenacre School
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