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Castercliff Primary School
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- Nelson BB9 8JJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New methods in phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are very effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Vast majority of pupils make good progress due to significant improvements in teaching and assessment quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to raise attainment in English and mathematics, ensure challenging work for higher standards, and develop consistent monitoring across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress at the end of key stage 2 is strong, especially in reading and mathematics, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled teaching assistants provide timely help and support, with effective use of pupil premium funding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and their behaviour is outstanding; respectful and positive environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support planned for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); they make good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare occurrences of bullying are dealt with quickly, and pupils play in a sensible and friendly way. Safeguarding is of paramount importance.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality personal, social, emotional, and health curriculum promotes pupils' welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school and staff for being approachable and ensuring children are happy and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Staff encourage parental involvement through workshops and homework projects, creating strong relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school activities like choir, guitar, sports, and a well-attended breakfast club.
Outdoor Facilities: Significant improvements in the outdoor area for Reception children with plenty of opportunities to explore.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and create lively, interesting lessons; supportive environment with skilled teaching assistants.
Impact on Student Progress: New teaching approaches have accelerated progress, particularly in English and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High level of consistency in implementing teaching approaches. Monitoring and evaluation by leaders ensure improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, work is not sufficiently challenging, especially for the most able pupils.
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Castercliff Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 402 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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I'm happy to welcome you to our website on behalf of the entire Castercliff Primary Academy student body and faculty. Higher standards and advancement are seen both inside and outside of the classroom since the school converted to an academy in September 2015, and the kids regularly show their eagerness to learn. At Castercliff, we are devoted to fostering and protecting the welfare of all of our students and are passionate about doing so. We also take great pride in creating a friendly environment where each student can succeed. Aspiration and academic learning are highly regarded. But we also understand how crucial it is to provide each of our kids the tools they need to become more self-assured, acquire a feeling of responsibility, and realise their own aspirations. First, and most crucially in my opinion, we will always work to make sure that your child is content. Being a mom myself, I am completely aware of the need to put children's happiness, safety, and wellbeing first at all times. As principal of Castercliff, I have the good fortune to oversee a group of devoted employees who are all committed to doing their best for your children. With your children's enjoyment and development at its centre, we all work hard to promote and support outstanding practise within our school. I am always happy to tour existing or potential parents around the school so they can see for themselves what we have to offer their kid. The Academy Trust, school staff, and students are all very proud of our school. Please get in touch with us if you want to learn more about our fantastic school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.6 | 23.1 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 102 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 102 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 40% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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 | 61% 13 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 11 | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 108 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 74% 12 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 11 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 62% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
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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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castercliff Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
