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Alkrington Primary School
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Alkrington Primary School
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 1JZ
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, with effective help and guidance.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides an interesting and varied range of subjects meeting the needs of all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to develop their writing skills in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School data shows improving levels of achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide targeted support through small groups or individual interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is typically good; pupils are polite, friendly, cooperative, and follow advice from staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive effective help and guidance, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident that adults will react quickly to any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good understanding of pupil safety, reinforced through lessons, assemblies, and visits from emergency services.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views were considered positive in responses to online and school surveys.
Parental Involvement: Parents have many opportunities to be involved in school life through assemblies, concerts, and meetings.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide variety of after-school clubs and themed weeks.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers expect much from pupils and use searching questions to test understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching quality have had a positive impact on pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks of teaching quality ensure teachers are held accountable for pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have had opportunities to observe or share best practices for outstanding teaching.
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About Us
Alkrington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 508 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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About 450 students attend our school, which has 15 classes from Nursery to Year 6. There are teachers and teaching assistants in every classroom, as well as additional classroom and administrative support staff, all of whom contribute to the school's excellent culture. All who visit Alkrington Primary School may immediately sense the school's welcoming atmosphere and lively, friendly atmosphere. Our school's staff, parents, and governors collaborate to try to offer the finest services possible to the families we serve. In addition to achieving the greatest standards possible in all area of their lives, we want our kids to enjoy their time and education while they are with us. We take pride in offering a learning atmosphere where kids may grow and develop in a secure and encouraging environment so they can become "Creative Thinkers and Lifelong Learners." Each of our students leaves our school ready for the next phase of their education and with life skills that will help them succeed in the future. They are all known, cherished, and respected as unique individuals. Our curriculum is engaging and cutting-edge, allowing every student the chance to succeed, gain a variety of skills, including enterprise, and, most importantly, enjoy learning. We encourage youngsters to be self-motivated learners by promoting high standards while also encouraging creativity and inventiveness. Being a community school, we are especially aware of the need to give all of our students the chance to develop in a neighbourhood and society where we may all live and work productively together. I sincerely hope that you will find it enjoyable to browse our website and that you will find the content useful and interesting. If you have any questions, kindly get in touch with us.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.9 | 25.8 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 64% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.48% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 105 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 68% 6 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 6.57% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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 | 74% 14 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 5.69% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 60% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.61% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alkrington Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1