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Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
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Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
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- Hyndburn BB5 2RQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Basic skills are reinforced in other subject areas, ensuring high standards of writing across the curriculum
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched to provide fun and unique learning experiences
Foundational Skills: Phonics taught consistently well, helping children quickly learn sounds for reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum deepens knowledge over time; pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment of foundation subjects has recently been introduced and is not embedded
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum delivery checks in some subjects need specificity.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils are suitably challenged in their learning with tasks well matched to their needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils showed respect and demonstrated strong supportive relationships with teachers and each other
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils rise to high expectations, achieving well in academics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use various approaches to support struggling pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect others; they feel safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils attaining higher standards in mathematics has been lower than in reading and writing
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and incidents are dealt with effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Keeping children safe is a priority; staff are well trained and vigilant
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Conflicts are promptly addressed, making pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is effectively promoted through supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents have confidence and trust in the leadership of this school
Parental Involvement: You are committed to involving parents in their children鈥檚 education
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback about school experience.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents actively in community and activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Breakfast club and a wide range of after-school clubs make a valuable contribution to pupils鈥� development
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning across all subjects is integral to your school鈥檚 curriculum
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils embrace sports competitions and musical performances.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale at this school is high, and they feel empowered to develop their roles
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and teaching assistants provide guidance and challenge tasks to boost learning
Assessment of Teaching Quality: You rigorously monitor the quality of teaching and learning
Teacher Engagement: Teachers consistently teach phonics from reception year onward.
Impact on Student Progress: Knowledge and understanding deepen over time through practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School checks pupils' learning effectively in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The role of middle leaders of foundation subjects is not fully developed
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects require more teacher support for consistent delivery.
Support for SEND Pupils: Customised support for SEND pupils enables success.
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About Us
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 209 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 |
C
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 25.8 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 59% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 95 | 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 | 75% 13 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 9.2% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 95 | 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 | 88% 11 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 9.08% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 77% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.79% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1