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Crab Lane Primary School
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Crab Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Manchester M9 8NB
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| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: There is a clear and consistent phonics scheme across key stages which helps with foundational skills in reading and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is interesting, relevant and engaging for pupils, helping them develop personal and social skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needed in ensuring teachers check spelling, punctuation, and grammar knowledge accurately and reinforcing handwriting expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieving above-average progress by the end of Year 6 in subjects such as mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Individual weaknesses in phonic skills are identified and addressed with appropriate small-group teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of behavior and conduct mean that pupils can learn without disruption, and they are polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: The introduction of the nurture room has been valuable for the school's most vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and the school supports pupils' mental health well. Pupils from different backgrounds are welcomed and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders are appropriately trained, and the school liaises effectively with agencies to support pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the work of teachers and agree that Crab Lane is a safe place to learn.
Parental Involvement: The school delivers workshops for parents to help them support their children's reading fluency and accuracy.
Extracurricular Activities: Annual Crab Lane Festival drama production and network choir performances enrich pupils' experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor education provides pupils the skills to interact responsibly with their environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations of every pupil and provide the necessary support to enable learning and achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers encourage pupils to talk through ideas and structure thoughts before writing; this positively impacts boys' writing and confidence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor very carefully the use of funding and evaluate strategies rigorously.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for consistent reinforcement of handwriting expectations in all written work, especially in subjects other than English.
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Crab Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 427 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 46% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.08% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 63% 1 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 8 | 8.65% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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 | 64% 6 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 5 | 8.7% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below 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 | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 70% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.2% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crab Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1