High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crag Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2ES |
| Phone | 01274584068 |
| Reference Number | 142582 |
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school with high aspirations for its pupils. Staff foster an environment of care and kindness, leading to strong relationships between pupils and adults. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, helping students build a solid foundation in their learning. Notably, the school excels in supporting its pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the necessary guidance to thrive academically. However, there are notable concerns regarding attendance, as some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. Additionally, while the curriculum is strong, the school has identified areas for improvement, particularly in close monitoring of reading skills for some pupils in key stage 2. This report marks the first ungraded inspection since the school was deemed good in 2019, and it reflects the continuing developments and adjustments made post-COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 336 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.83%
Girls: 54.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 2 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 3 | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| 4 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| 5 | 14 | 26 | 40 |
| 6 | 13 | 24 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| White & Asian | 6% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High aspirations for pupils with a strong focus on care and kindness.
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum that is consistently taught.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering trust.
- Robust early reading curriculum that builds phonics knowledge effectively.
- Active engagement in extra-curricular activities enriching pupil experiences.
- Pupils’ development of positive learning behaviours supported by staff strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
- Gaps in reading knowledge for some pupils in key stage 2 are not always identified or addressed.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -1.7 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Shipley CofE Primary School
Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2PT |
0.33 miles |
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Low Ash Primary School
Wrose Road, Wrose, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1AA |
0.41 miles |
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Frizinghall Primary School
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0.52 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Academy
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0.54 miles |
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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Victoria Park, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4RL |
0.8 miles |
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Wycliffe CofE Primary School
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0.81 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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0.98 miles |
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
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1 miles |
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Poplars Farm Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Saltaire Primary School
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Hirst Wood Nursery School
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Swain House Primary School
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