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Chesterton Primary School
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Chesterton Primary School
- Primary
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7NT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders rightly prioritise the development of reading, with a consistent approach to teach phonics from the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, and expectations of what pupils can do have been raised significantly.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects delayed due to COVID-19. Leaders should continue to develop art, design technology, and music curriculums.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading, mathematics and physical education were the focus areas. Strong progress noted.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify quickly those pupils who need help to keep up with their reading. Well-trained adults ensure swift progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour at break and lunchtimes is amazing. Pupils play well together and show genuine kindness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get the right support at the right time and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is incredibly rare, and teachers act swiftly if there is any unkindness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and alert to any signs that pupils are at risk of harm. Systems for keeping pupils safe are robust.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about the improvements they see, making comments such as 鈥榮uper happy with the progress my child is making now鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Relationships with parents are strong. Parents are actively involved through feedback mechanisms like Ofsted Parent View.
Outdoor Facilities: Physical education lessons help Reception children develop agility, balance and coordination for future learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff speak highly of the way leaders support them to improve their skills and subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff team ensures pupils 'learn, grow, and succeed together'. High expectations lead to strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular opportunities to recap what pupils know ensure strong progress in every subject.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Due to COVID-19, implementation in some subjects has been delayed.
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About Us
Chesterton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 166 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 29% 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 | 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 | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 23.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 103 | 104 |
| 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 | 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 | 29% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.8% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 100 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 37% 8 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.38% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 97 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 29% | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.87% | 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 | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chesterton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
