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Fairfield Road Primary School
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Fairfield Road Primary School
- Primary
- Tameside M43 6AF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff provide a safe, inspiring learning environment with engaging activities to develop early reading and writing skills.
Success of the Curriculum: A vibrant curriculum with broad life experiences helps pupils achieve well.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on reading, maths, and phonics, though some curricula need more clarity.
Areas Needing Improvement: Consistent approach needed in phonics teaching to improve Year 1 standards.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious but not fully developed in all areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clear definition for effective learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics and reading standards are above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Governors ensure funding for SEND and disadvantaged pupils is effectively used to support them.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely polite, welcoming, and well-behaved; bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High achievement with improvements needed in certain subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for misconceptions; SEND support increased.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and embody school values with personal accountability.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from tailored extracurricular activities and effective use of funding.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved identification leads to individualized support and successful progression.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures, regular training, and swift actions to ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on inclusion and welfare; pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Calm environment with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships and routine checks on welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise adventurous, creative curriculum and report children are well looked after and happy.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through responses to Ofsted's online questionnaire and school activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents collaborate with staff for positive outcomes.
Parental Involvement: Close work with parents to improve attendance and reading habits.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities meeting diverse pupil needs, including annual camping.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor classrooms provide engaging, well-resourced learning environments for children.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse clubs offered including sports and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have opportunities for training, sharing expertise, and participating in research projects.
Impact on Student Progress: Frequent staff training and collaborative efforts have improved teaching and student outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check learning and provide training to maintain high teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers supported through training and resources.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in phonics teaching need addressing for consistent learning experience.
Impact on Student Progress: Successful techniques used for monitoring learning, albeit needing improvement in some areas.
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Fairfield Road Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
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B-
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B-
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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 | 23.3 | 25.8 | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 73% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 4.22% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | 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 | 108 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 76% 3 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 9 | 7.39% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 79% 5 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 7.48% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 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 | 74% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairfield Road Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1