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Birkdale Primary School
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Birkdale Primary School
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- Sefton District PR8 4EL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with engaging topics; pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum, with high-quality texts introduced early.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and interesting curriculum for all pupils, including SEND.
Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of reading with well-crafted questions and thoughtfully chosen texts. Issues in phonics teaching need addressing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Weaknesses in phonics curriculum and writing standards still below average in some areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have new curriculums where prior knowledge retention needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and mathematics by Year 6.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive; pupils view bullying as rare and effectively handled by staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Emphasizes foundational skills, especially in early reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify and address misconceptions effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand expectations, and enjoy playtimes.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers focus on students lagging, especially in phonics and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Comprehensive training and thoughtful deployment of support staff aid SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled staff quickly identify additional needs with well-targeted adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective strategies in place; incidents of poor behavior taken seriously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; staff trained in child protection.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive safeguarding culture prioritizing pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the nurturing and inspiring environment provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Positive comments from parents about educational and community engagement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the loving school family environment.
Extracurricular Activities: School offers a variety of engaging topics and imaginative activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of enrichment activities, including music-tech club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic and receive support and training, leading to effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures strong progress in reading and maths; writing improving.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders consider staff well-being and encourage improvement through training.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-supported with training, knowledgeable and engaging.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons brought to life by adept teaching staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in phonics teaching need addressing.
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About Us
Birkdale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 442 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.8 | 25.8 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 103 | 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 | 49% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.18% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 71% 2 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 8 | 9.43% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 107 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 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 | 69% | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 3 | 8.3% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 | 107 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.83% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birkdale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1