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Type
of school
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Primary
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School
category
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Community
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Age
range of pupils
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3-11
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Gender
of pupils
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Mixed
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Number
on roll (school)
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412
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Appropriate
authority
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The governing body
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Date
of previous school inspection
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1 March 2004
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Introduction
The inspection was carried out by one of Her
Majesty's Inspectors.
The inspector evaluated the overall effectiveness
of the school and investigated the following issues: pupils' achievement
and standards; their personal development and well-being; the quality of
care, guidance and support; and the effectiveness of the leadership and
management. Evidence was gathered from observing lessons, scrutinising
school documentation, questionnaires completed by parents, and through
discussions with pupils, governors, staff and the headteacher.
Other aspects of the school's work were not
investigated in detail, but the inspector found evidence to suggest that
the school's own assessments, as given in its self-evaluation, were
justified. Such assessments have been included, where appropriate, in
this report.
Description of
the school
Lofthouse Gate is a larger than average sized
primary school. Almost all of the pupils are of White British heritage
and none are at the early stages of learning to speak English. A small
number of pupils are entitled to a free school meal. Much smaller than
average numbers are in receipt of a statement of special educational need
and comparatively few are identified with learning difficulties and/or
disabilities. The school has received a number of nationally accredited
awards; Investors in People, Healthy Schools award, Activemark, Investors
in Pupils and Artsmark Gold. It has received a local authority award,
Inclusion Now.
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Key for inspection grades
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Grade 1
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Outstanding
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Grade 2
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Good
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Grade 3
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Satisfactory
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Grade 4
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Inadequate
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Overall
effectiveness of the school
Grade: 1
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