Kippax Ash Tree Primary School

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Leeds, LS257JL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 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
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Gibson Lane
Kippax
Leeds, LS257JL
Phone
1133850680
Website
kippaxashtree.leeds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143240
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gibson Lane, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7JL
Website
www.kippaxashtree.leeds.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BRIGSHAW LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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
349
Free School Meals
27.7% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

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

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
349 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Voice, Choice and Opportunity"

Equality Resilience Integrity

British Values include Democracy, Rules and Laws, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance; local church visits for Easter and Christmas celebrations.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher: Mr Mark Cahill. We exist to provide a cradle to career education that allows our children to achieve, thrive and make a difference.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs Tea Time Club Forest School Chess and Games Club Book Club Team Games Musical Theatre Club BSL Club Ash Tree Got Talent

Sports

Netball Football Athletics Cross Country Swimming

Facilities

Thrive Room Forest School area Class Library with Waterstones book tables Pupil Parliament Chambers Adventure Trim Trail 2 Year Old Provision

Curriculum Highlights

English taught through high quality texts; The Write Stuff writing sequences and the Read, Write, Inc (RWInc) phonics approach; Phonics in Early Years and KS1 using RWInc; Reading taught in KS2 using Read to Succeed; Maths taught through White Rose Hub and NCTEM; Science, History and Geography taught using Pearson's Reach Curriculum; Wider RE follows Leeds Agreed Syllabus; Music taught through Kapow; Art and Technology follow Kapow schemes; Computing taught through Kapow; PSHE & RSE taught through Jigsaw; Spanish taught with Language Angels; PE taught using Brigshaw Trust scheme; RE taught using Leeds agreed RE Syllabus.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7:30am to 8:40am; After School Clubs from 3:15pm to 4:15pm; Tea Time Club from 3:15pm to 5:45pm; Wraparound care (breakfast and after-school club) may also be available in some Brigshaw Learning Partnership schools; please contact the school office for details.

SEND Provision

2-3 year old nursery provision expansion; 15 hours universal entitlement; 30 hours extended entitlement for eligible families; funded by School-Based Nursery Grant.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery Admissions Criteria (in order): Free School Meals eligibility; Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children; Children with SEND; Children with a Sibling at the School; Children of Staff; Proximity to the School; Tie-Breaker by distance; Waiting List.

Financial Information

All children are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery provision per week; Eligible families may access up to 30 hours of free childcare; Additional hours may be available at £12.00 per half day (extra paid sessions).

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