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Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
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Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
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- Clitheroe BB7 1NW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: From early years, the development of children鈥檚 vocabulary and communication skills is promoted consistently well by skilled staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a well-thought-out curriculum that ignites pupils鈥� curiosity about the world around them.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, other than English and mathematics, some pupils have not remembered aspects of their earlier learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment information effectively. They quickly identify misunderstandings and provide extra support to struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are confident that any bullying would be dealt with quickly by staff should it occur.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well. However, in some subjects, they struggle due to remote learning during COVID-19.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are skilled in identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing carefully planned support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what makes a good friend and what to do if they have any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with other agencies and charities to provide additional support for pupils and families facing challenging circumstances.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View and spoke with parents at the start of the school day.
Parental Involvement: Leaders provide guidance for parents and carers so that they know how to keep their children safe when using the internet.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs including choir, drama, and sports and look forward to residential trips and theatre visits post-COVID-19.
Teacher Engagement: Staff access regular training to keep their subject-specific knowledge fresh and up to date.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information to quickly identify any misunderstandings that pupils may have.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, lack of opportunities to revisit prior learning hampers pupils when learning something new.
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About Us
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 147 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, parents, and governors at Brookside Primary School. On the suburbs of Clitheroe, Brookside Community Primary School enjoys a stellar reputation among locals. Here at Brookside, we work to achieve excellence in a joyful, loving, safe, and vibrant environment where everyone is encouraged to fulfil the school's goal of giving each student every opportunity to realise their full potential. As a result of our positive, inclusive mindset and high expectations in all facets of life, we maintain high standards. Our kids are known for having good behaviour, and they are eager to learn and driven. We are constantly looking for new projects to work on and ways to advance the school. Our Parent Teacher Association works fervently to raise more finances for the school, and our Governing Body is also very helpful. Our team is committed to giving every kid the finest education possible. Please get in touch with the school to set up a visit if you'd like to come take a look around.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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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 | 17.9 | 25.8 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 78% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 68% 27 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| 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 | 41% 9 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 50% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
