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Bradley Primary School
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have improved planning and assessment, leading to stronger progress in mathematics across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are making good progress and acquiring necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills.
Foundational Skills: High priority on secure phonics knowledge in Reception and Key Stage 1
Success of the Curriculum: Effective systems help identify additional needs with careful support
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work needed to ensure boys make more progress in writing and to challenge middle-ability pupils more.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clarity in important knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics and reading is strong, especially with problem-solving and wide reading habits.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to work in groups or independently to move their learning on.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school due to the family atmosphere; behaviour is a strength.
Support for Falling Behind: Consistent support for vocabulary and English development
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably with a calm and purposeful atmosphere
Performance in Maths & Reading: 2023 data showed some Year 6 pupils did not achieve as well
Support for SEND Pupils: Senior leaders review progress termly, understanding further skills needed for improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-prepared for next education stages with equal curriculum access
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong safeguarding culture runs throughout the school; pupils feel safe and supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils appreciate adult support and know how to stay safe online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm atmosphere and focus on safeguarding interests
Parent Feedback: Parents find the school supportive and contributing to all-round development, not just academics.
Parent Feedback: Positive responses about pupil behaviour and engagement
Parental Involvement: Encouraged through initiatives like school clubs
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers activities like the 'reading bus' that raise the profile of reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including sports, reading, and art available
Teacher Engagement: Teachers accurately identify next steps in pupils' learning, and strong subject knowledge enables precise adaptations.
Impact on Student Progress: Senior leaders' reviews and strong teacher engagement improve student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed through data analysis, progress meetings, and discussions with SEN coordinators.
Teacher Engagement: Training received positively for leading subjects and curriculum delivery
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils developing into confident readers
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality training aids consistent reading teaching
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes boys do not make the progress they are capable of in writing, especially in key stage 1.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need improvement in curriculum design
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About Us
Bradley Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 419 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 |
A+
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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 | 25.7 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 53% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 108 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 77% 17 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 13 | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% 1 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 61% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bradley Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1