High View Primary Learning Centre

A good academy converter school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for High View Primary Learning Centre.

Barnsley, S738QS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
30 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newsome Avenue
Wombwell
Barnsley, S738QS
Phone
1226273220
Website
highviewprimary.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142351
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Newsome Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8QS
Website
www.highviewprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
460
Free School Meals
39.0% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.2 (4.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
460 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard Play Hard"

Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) High expectations, praise and reward Safe and happy environment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr L McClure emphasising a happy, engaging learning environment, high expectations, strong partnership with families, and the TEA M ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cheeky Monkies

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy program with Talk For Life and Talk for Learning (two strands) Cross-curricular, topic-based curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum (2014) Read Write Inc literacy program Family Workshops integrated into the curriculum Field trips and visitors to enrich learning (e.g., Eureka, Cleethorpes, Wombwell Churches, Cannon Hall Farm, Stockbridge Technology Centre, Robinwood)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. (cost £6 per session). After school care is offered from 3.15 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. with three options: 3.15–4.30 (no snack) £6; 3.15–5.45 (snack included) £9; 4.15–5.45 (snack included) £7.

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