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Brackenwood Junior School
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Brackenwood Junior School
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- Wirral CH63 2HH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-trained staff teach the phonics programme well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and staff have worked effectively to make noticeable improvements to their curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of curriculum subjects, leaders have not identified the knowledge that they want pupils to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: They achieve well in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading difficult receive effective and timely support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils mostly live up to these expectations. They feel that teachers are fair.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers increasingly adapt the delivery of the curriculum so that pupils with SEND can learn the same content alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff know what to do if they are concerned about a pupil鈥檚 safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders鈥� and staff鈥檚 record-keeping is rigorous so that they can monitor pupils鈥� welfare and safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate the positive changes that leaders have made.
Parental Involvement: Leaders liaise well with parents and external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils spoke excitedly about the upcoming residential trip and the many clubs that they can join.
Teacher Engagement: Staff teach most curriculums with confidence. They show strong subject-specific knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Developments in the curriculum have improved pupils鈥� learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment information well to shape future teaching and address pupils鈥� misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are a few subjects where leaders have not identified the knowledge that pupils should gain.
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About Us
Brackenwood Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 223 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 31.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.5% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brackenwood Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1