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Charles Darwin Community Primary School
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School
- 2.5 (2 reviews)
- Primary
- Northwich CW8 1BN
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Creative curriculum linking subjects effectively.
Foundational Skills: Good progress in writing; inconsistent opportunities for reading improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more opportunities to apply skills in reading, writing, and mathematics across all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective intervention programs support pupils who are not making expected progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good attitudes to learning and consistently good behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to read for purpose and pleasure.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; instances of bullying are rare and quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exceptional care, guidance, and support.
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy overall with their children's school experience.
Parental Involvement: Very strong engagement with parents and carers through effective communication and partnership.
Extracurricular Activities: Well-attended extracurricular activities that enhance learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning opportunities still need more focus to match indoor activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting and fun; they mark work regularly and help students improve.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge and lively activities contribute to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good use of assessment information to plan activities meeting pupils' needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons lack clarity or tasks are not sufficiently demanding.
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About Us
Charles Darwin Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 348 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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All members of the Charles Darwin Primary School community have one common goal: to help our students grow up to be successful, self-reliant, resilient, secure, and kind people who love learning.
Understanding and enhancing what our kids already know helps us motivate learning through outstanding instruction and an engaging curriculum.
All kids should be extraordinarily well-prepared for the next level of their education, according to our goal.
We warmly welcome children into school and classes each day in an effort to provide a safe, inviting, and exciting environment.
By striving to fulfil the unique needs of each child, we hope to increase standards.
By always emphasising the good, we hope to help kids learn to respect themselves and others.
encouraging kids to embrace the diversity of contemporary British society.
We encourage children to question in order to help them grow in their independence and capacity for thought.
By: Involving children in their own learning, we hope to assist kids in understanding their roles and responsibilities.
using buddying and academic mentoring to get older kids to assist younger students in the school community.
In September 2019, the students, teachers, and governors of Charles Darwin Community Primary School reviewed, modified, and approved this vision statement.
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Understanding and enhancing what our kids already know helps us motivate learning through outstanding instruction and an engaging curriculum.
All kids should be extraordinarily well-prepared for the next level of their education, according to our goal.
We warmly welcome children into school and classes each day in an effort to provide a safe, inviting, and exciting environment.
By striving to fulfil the unique needs of each child, we hope to increase standards.
By always emphasising the good, we hope to help kids learn to respect themselves and others.
encouraging kids to embrace the diversity of contemporary British society.
We encourage children to question in order to help them grow in their independence and capacity for thought.
By: Involving children in their own learning, we hope to assist kids in understanding their roles and responsibilities.
using buddying and academic mentoring to get older kids to assist younger students in the school community.
In September 2019, the students, teachers, and governors of Charles Darwin Community Primary School reviewed, modified, and approved this vision statement.
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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 |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 68% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.11% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 79% 6 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.28% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 98 | 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 | 85% 18 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 8.77% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 107 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.98% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
