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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
- Primary
- Clitheroe BB7 2AL
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on early reading and phonics; most staff implement the programme effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-organised curriculum that builds knowledge logically; pupils achieve well in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need clearer essential knowledge outlined, impacting pupil progression.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils generally do well; early reading programme implemented effectively by most staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are considerate, and enjoy rewards for good behaviour.
Support for Falling Behind: Systems in place to address attendance and engagement, but SEND curriculum adaptations need consistency.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified accurately, but curriculum adaptations lack consistency.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Trust between pupils and adults ensures safety and a positive environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Supportive systems in place to ensure regular attendance and punctuality, well-being prioritized.
Parent Feedback: School works well with parents to reduce absence, valued for its support.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of clubs and activities including sports and archery.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training ensures effective implementation of reading programmes; valuable experience offered.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent reading programme implementation by some staff impacts progress.
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About Us
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 349 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Thank you for visiting our website; I hope you find it useful and interesting. Our school motto, 'We learn together and support each other', was chosen by all members of our school community and sums up what Pendle Primary School is all about. We pride ourselves on encouraging a caring atmosphere where each child can develop their own talents and abilities , achieving their best academically and at the same time developing a joy in learning. Our dedicated team of staff, Governors, parents and children all play their part in making Pendle Primary School a happy, stimulating and nurturing environment . A team of Ofsted inspectors came to visit us in November 2012 and gave us the overall and overall rating of "Outstanding." In May 2013, Ofsted paid a second visit to Pendle, this time for an English subject survey. The overall effectiveness of English was judged to be 'Outstanding', as was achievement, teaching, the curriculum and the leadership and management of English. Why not stop by and see what Pendle Primary School is all about? I would be happy to take you around our school and to highlight all of the fantastic activities that occur there. For an appointment or to learn the date of our open day during the fall term, please call the school office. I am eager to have you visit Clitheroe Pendle Primary School.
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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 | 22.8 | 25.8 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 64% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 104 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 73% 3 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 5 | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 70% 6 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 76% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1