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Adswood Primary School
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Adswood Primary School
- Primary
- Stockport SK3 8PQ
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively using 'Sign and Shine', and reading is promoted well across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is carefully planned to meet pupils鈥� interests with many memorable experiences.
Foundational Skills: Children quickly master skills needed for future learning, preparing them for Year 1 and beyond.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum that starts in early years and is broad and effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to apply their mathematical skills to problem-solving activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, essential knowledge isn't clearly defined, affecting learning connections.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants use effective strategies to help pupils who have special educational needs or those in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is outstanding; they have excellent attitudes to learning and are eager to please.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain higher than published data suggests and are confident learners.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides effective support for pupils falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive learning attitudes, and manage feelings successfully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2014, standards were below average in reading and mathematics by the end of Year 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress because teaching meets their particular needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand about different types of bullying and how to use the internet safely.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff supervise pupils closely at all times, ensuring an exceptionally safe environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school creates an inclusive culture where pupils feel happy and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in very high esteem, saying it is the cornerstone of the community.
Parental Involvement: Parents who spoke with inspectors praised the work of all adults in the early years.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports funding is used effectively for specialist coaching and a wide range of additional sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor learning areas are vibrant and inviting, capturing children's imaginations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel extremely well supported by the headteacher and senior leaders and welcome feedback about their performance.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching enables pupils to learn well in all year groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders manage staff performance extremely well and give staff challenging targets that reflect the school鈥檚 high expectations.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not check learning sufficiently well during lessons to reshape activities for consistent progress.
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About Us
Adswood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 319 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | 59.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 23 | 64.03% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 11.41% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 26 | 65.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.21% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 61.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.73% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Adswood Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1