Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Co-op Academy Smithies Moor.

Heckmondwike, WF169BB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
23 April 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Leeds Old Road
Heckmondwike, WF169BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147534
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
270 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
201
Free School Meals
48.9% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
201 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Self-Help Self-Responsibility Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher’s Welcome: Education should be exciting, supportive and aspirational for everyone. We live the Co-op values of Self-Help, Self-Responsibility, Democracy, Equality, Equity and Solidarity. We encourage students to be courageous, aspirational and caring. I am looking forward to working with our students, staff and families to make Smithies the best yet, celebrate successes, tackle challenges together, and ensure every young person leaves us ready for their amazing future.

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Career Related Learning Early Years & Foundation Stage Primary Music Development Plan Summary

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7:30am – 8:45am (every day); Reception to Year 6; Doors open at 8:45am; Day begins at 8:50am; Day ends at 3:20pm; Cost: Free for Pupil Premium students; £3 from 7:30am; £2 from 8:00am.

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