'A rapidly improving school with several good aspects' (Ofsted May 2007)

Woodthorpe is a Community Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is situated in the south- east of Sheffield. 

The staff is organised as follows:

Senior Leadership Team- Head Teacher; Deputy Headteacher; Assistant Head Teacher ;Phase 1 leader;Phase 2/ English co-ordinator; Phase 3/ICT leader ; Assessment leader; Extended learning leader:SENCO

Teaching Staff 17.5 FTE (including H/T and Deputy)

Learning Mentor

Classroom Support staff: 3 HLTA; 3 Senior Teaching Assistants (Nursery); 1 Senior Teaching Assistant (FS2); 2 Senior Teaching Assistant (KS1); 2 Senior Teaching Assistants (KS2); 5 full time level 2 teaching assistants. ; 1 level 1 teaching assistant

2 Clerical staff; 1 whole school assistant; 1 part time whole school assistant

5 catering staff

Building Supervisor

3 Play leaders

8 Lunch Time Supervisors

6 cleaners

Context

·        SEN- the current percentage of pupils assessed as having significant SEN is 45%

·        Free School Meals eligibility is currently about 40%

·        7% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background

·        pupil mobility is currently 20%

·        The school was inspected in May 2007. At this inspection the school was removed from a 'notice to improve' category and recognised for its rapid improvement.

·        The School enjoys significant and valuable links with a number of community groups, notably the Woodthorpe Development Trust ,Surestart, St Catherine's Church and Sheffield Futures

·        We have recently been awarded Investors in People (2006); Arts Mark (2007); Healthy Schools status (2007); Active Mark (2007 and 2008); Leading Parent Partnership Award (2007) and have been designated a full service extended school (2007 2008 and 2009)

Priorities

 In Spring 2005 we moved into a purpose- built school on the existing site. The planning and use of this building in terms of its ability to match the vision and aspirations of the school community is a major focus for us.

Raising attainment in the core subjects and achievement across the curriculum is the central priority for the school within the context of the outcomes as identified in Every Child Matters.

We have a commitment to improving the support to our parents and their involvement in their children's learning and in the life of the school.

We see developments in the Arts and in Sports as key elements in the enrichment of the school experience for all our pupils.

We are committed to meeting the extended school offer for the children and for the local community and welcome staff contribution towards this aim.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.