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  • "This is a small school with big ambitions for its pupils. Pupils feel safe and happy. There is an atmosphere of calm." "The school's values are clearly lived by all those in the school community. Kindness is particularly obvious around school through how pupils treat each other." "Pupils build strong relationships with each other and adults." "Pupils feel strongly that they are all treated fairly." "In lessons, pupils begin their work quickly and with enthusiasm. They look for opportunities to help each other." "Pupils have absolute confidence that adults will deal with it effectively." [on bullying] "The teaching of reading is a strength of the school." "The phonics curriculum is delivered with consistency and skill. Pupils quickly learn to become proficient, fluent readers." "Leaders have ensured that staff are trained to a high standard and have a strong knowledge of how to teach pupils to read." "Children in the early years get a strong start to their education." "The provision for pupils' broader development beyond the classroom is given high priority." "Pupils have a strong sense of the wider society they are part of. They understand diversity and the values of tolerance and respect." "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

As Acting Headteacher of Flushdyke Junior and Infant School, I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to our website.

I hope it gives you a real sense of who we are - a vibrant, happy and successful school.

With just over 100 pupils, we're a small, inclusive and thriving community with big ambitions.

From Nursery to Year 6, from our successful Flying High wraparound provision to our wonderful site, our stable and knowledgeable staff team is absolutely committed to helping everyone 'Fly High at Flushdyke'.

Also, we're proud of what our families tell us. As per OFSTED Parent View, 90% of parents would recommend us to another family, with a vast majority also saying that their children are safe, happy and challenged at school.

We keep moving forward, too. In January 2027, we will become the only primary school in Ossett and Horbury to offer Spanish as a modern foreign language for Key Stage 2.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at headteacher@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk or visit our Facebook and X accounts.

Best wishes,

Mathew Shires
Acting Headteacher / SENCO

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