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Daisyfield Primary School
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Daisyfield Primary School
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 5LB
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reception children get off to a flying start with reading and are taught phonics from the outset.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious, helping pupils develop a rich body of subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, changes to curriculums are new, leading to some inconsistency in delivery by teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff quickly identify pupils who need extra help with phonics to catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help receive prompt support to catch up quickly with the school's phonics programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave consistently well, listen carefully to teachers, and collaborate effectively in learning activities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt lessons with additional support, helping SEND pupils learn the curriculum as well as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Older pupils learn about physical and mental health and online safety, but have limited understanding of diversities beyond faith and culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents are welcomed into school for activities like reading fairs and 'chatter chums', supporting pupils' reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a thoughtful choice of extracurricular activities, including drama, gymnastics, and coding.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make clear links between subjects and previous learning, ensuring pupils apply what they know when learning new content.
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About Us
Daisyfield Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 290 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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 welcome to you on our website on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors of Daisyfield Primary School. We hope it serves as a good resource for you. Daisyfield Primary School is a multi-cultural school where we all strive to reach our motto of 'Aiming High, Achieving Goals.' We are a well-liked community school with a kind, open, and caring culture. We are happy with the accomplishments of our school. We pride ourselves on providing a learning environment where children grow and develop in safe and supportive surroundings. All of our kids should develop a love of learning because we want them to live life to the fullest and have high aspirations for the future. All of our children are valued and respected as individuals and we work hard to ensure that all our children achieve their potential and firmly believe that together we make a difference. We strongly believe that a good relationship between pupils, parents and staff is vitally important to help us achieve the best for your child and we are always ready to talk to you about any worries you or your child may have. I'm always willing to give prospective parents and kids a tour of the school. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school if you want to come by or if you have any queries.
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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 | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.41% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 98 | 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% 12 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 12 | 8.42% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 108 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 100 | 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 | 75% 5 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 7 | 8.31% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.87% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Daisyfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1