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Ernest Cookson School
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Ernest Cookson School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Liverpool L13 0BQ
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Many pupils cannot read well enough for their age, and key stage 2 pupils with reading issues receive no support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is disjointed and lacks structure, leading to considerable underachievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school must design and implement a coherent curriculum that meets pupils鈥� needs effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make little or no progress towards their targets, especially in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff do not know how best to help these pupils to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is frequent aggressive and unruly behavior; many pupils feel unsafe and unhappy.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school鈥檚 systems for assessing and meeting SEND needs are poorly developed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils frequently feel unsafe due to aggressive behavior; safeguarding arrangements are effective but flawed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff disruptions and workload due to behavior issues challenge their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parent View responses indicate concerns about the school鈥檚 provision and effectiveness.
Parental Involvement: The report highlights a need for better engagement strategies with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment activities are available at the main site but not equitably across both sites.
Teacher Engagement: Staff lack the expertise to teach effectively and experience high workload due to behavioral issues.
Impact on Student Progress: Many pupils do not achieve well; the teaching does not support their learning adequately.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff are unclear about what to teach and lack appropriate guidance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need more support to deliver subject curriculums consistently and effectively.
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Ernest Cookson School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Boys school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 70 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Primary | Middle Deemed Primary | Middle Deemed Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 5-11 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.8 | 5.6 | - |
| Proficient Math | 95 | 89 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 94 | - |
| 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 | 95 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 0% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.31% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 88 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 92 2 | 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 | 0% | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.75% | 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 | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -11.3 | Well 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 | 91 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 94 1 | 97 | 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 | 0% | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.47% | 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 | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 95 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 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 | 0% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ernest Cookson School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1