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Cherry Fold Community Primary School
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Cherry Fold Community Primary School
- Primary
- Burnley BB11 5JS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Changes to the way reading is taught have had a positive impact on pupils鈥� success as readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a broad and balanced curriculum designed around pupils鈥� interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not a high enough proportion of pupils reach the national average in writing.
Foundational Skills: Focus on developing vocabulary and literacy from Nursery to key stages. Some improvements needed in phonics support.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum but varying stages of subject development need alignment.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to identify essential knowledge and use assessments effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify pupils who are struggling and provide the help they need to catch up, particularly pupils who join the school throughout the academic year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and well mannered with positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Increased support for pupils joining mid-year and those struggling with pace.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behavior systems; students polite and adhere to routines.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� achievement in mathematics has improved; however, attainment for reading and writing is not on par.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Focus on reading improvement, especially in phonics at key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff skilfully support pupils with SEN and/or disabilities, especially in their social and emotional development.
Support for SEND Pupils: Timely and accurate identification of SEND needs; quick access to support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance; pupils feel valued and cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care and guidance for pupils鈥� social and emotional development are strengths of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; structured safety and mental health programs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Welfare emphasized through community safety programs.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and praise the care and support from staff.
Parental Involvement: Participation encouraged through events like author visits for reading.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of clubs and activities, including sports and creative opportunities like the 'run a mile' challenge and other clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like swimming, karate, drama; encourages responsibility roles.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are reflective in their practice and identify key areas for improvement accurately.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Overall, teachers use assessment information to plan effectively for the next steps in pupils鈥� learning.
Teacher Engagement: Consultation with staff on curriculum changes recognized; workload considered.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment strategy inconsistencies affect learning progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for expertise in using assessment strategies to fill learning gaps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Varied levels in curriculum and assessment across subjects.
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About Us
Cherry Fold Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 411 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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Cherry Fold is a good school (Ofsted September 2018) and our main goal is to offer a safe and happy atmosphere where all kids are given the opportunity to fully develop the skills they already have. Children are urged to think independently and use initiative in order to achieve this. The teachers are dedicated to giving every kid a solid foundation in the fundamentals of math and English. Additionally encouraged will be the growth of one's social, physical, and aesthetic potential. Parents are encouraged to participate in achieving these goals and take on a "Partner" role in their own children's education. We work hard to instil high moral standards in your child in the hopes that they will develop into responsible, creative, mature adults who can contribute fully to society. A comprehensive and well-balanced programme designed to suit the needs of every child a positive school culture where everyone is treated with respect. There is a lot of material on our website, but if you're interested in learning more or stopping by while we're at work, please get in contact.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | 102 |
| 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 | 98 | 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 | 37% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 48% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 46% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 46% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cherry Fold Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1