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Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
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Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
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- Burnley BB12 6ED
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Firm foundations in learning for pupils in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Significant improvements in pupils attaining expected standards in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to apply their skills to develop a deeper understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils attaining expected standards significantly improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Offers a range of support for disadvantaged pupils and tracks progress carefully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved and attendance is comparable to national average.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults are attentive to pupils鈥� emotional well-being and provide play therapy and councillor support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Promotes a clear message that safeguarding is everyone鈥檚 responsibility.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors undertake appropriate training, ensuring safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Parent Feedback: The very large majority of parents are positive about the school and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciated events like 'Under the stars' and regular communication with the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities including sports competitions, choir, and brass band.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff feel the school is well led and enjoy working there.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching has focused on closing gaps in learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Continuing to develop ways to challenge pupils to have a deeper understanding.
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About Us
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 336 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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We take great pleasure in being a family-friendly, caring school where you will find an enthusiastic and well-trained staff, well-equipped classrooms, and high expectations that every child can thrive. All of these factors work together to provide your child with the best possible primary education. Your cooperation with us is essential, and we take pride in our close relationships with parents. We like to involve parents in all facets of school life so they can celebrate their children's accomplishments and share in their joy. Together, we hope that your child's crucial, formative years will be joyful and fruitful. You will get a newsletter outlining the week's events and informing you of what's going on at school every Friday. The newsletter also highlights the children's accomplishments and highlights both academic and social success. We provide a number of parent-only activities throughout the year, but we also want you to know that anytime the need arises, you can drop by the school to speak with us about anything concerning the development or wellbeing of your child. Visitors who are prospective parents are welcome. I sincerely hope that you will be one of them, and I can't wait to welcome you to our school.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 26 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 64% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 71% 15 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 56% 11 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 67% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
