Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School.

Batley, WF177QX Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Staincliffe Hall Road
Batley, WF177QX

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107710
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, WF17 7QX
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
332
Free School Meals
29.2% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 105.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
332 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Trust, Courage and Joy"

Respect Trust Courage Joy

STAINCLIFFE CHURCH OF ENGLAND (C of E) JUNIOR SCHOOL: A STATEMENT OF BRITISH VALUES. The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” Staincliffe Church of England Junior School is founded on the Christian faith. As a Church School, with a muslim population of 98% we recognise the importance of teaching our pupils mutual respect for those of different or of no faith, and the shared values of Christianity and Islam. Our Religious Education Programme follows the Kirklees agreed syllabus and focuses on the three faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. At Staincliffe Junior School these values are reinforced regularly in the following ways: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher’s Welcome outlines a commitment to high academic standards with a strong focus on English and Maths, a learning environment that is well-structured and joyful, and a broad program of extra-curricular sporting activities. It emphasizes a welcoming, multicultural church school ethos, parental involvement, and high expectations for all pupils.

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach with skills planned for progression Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach to learning Use of low-stakes quizzes and feedback through Jungle, Rainbow, Planet and Comet Maths and other assessments Structured progression and vocabulary to support consistency across the school Spiral curriculum design with foundations taught across year groups and linked continuous units (English, Maths, PE, Science, Computing, RE, PSHE/RSE) Maths Toolkits and agreed calculation policies to support fluency and reasoned problem solving Emphasis on resilience, independence and cross-curricular connections within a Christian/British values framework

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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