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Feniscowles Primary School
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Feniscowles Primary School
- Primary
- Livesey BB2 5EG
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make particularly good progress in reading because the sounds that letters make (phonics) are taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards by the end of Year 6 are average and rising in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: The work in lessons is not always hard enough for pupils who are more able.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who are not making the expected progress receive additional support so that they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous and helpful. They greatly value their teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Test results at the end of Year 6 in 2012 in reading showed that boys鈥� achievement was not as good as that of girls.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support staff provide a good level of help for pupils, including those pupils with disabilities and learning difficulties, so that they all achieve as well as each other.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare and if it occurs then staff sort it out quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and their attendance is above average. There have been no exclusions.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors agree with parents and pupils that teaching is good.
Parental Involvement: Parents and the local community show much support for the school. This is demonstrated extremely well in the numbers of people who support readers in school on a daily basis.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of activities outside lessons meets the wide range of interests of pupils well, including chess club, dance, choir and basketball.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers mark pupils鈥� work carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress. Teachers share the aims of lessons well with pupils, and this helps them to concentrate.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lessons are monitored regularly and feedback is given to teachers to improve their practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons teachers talk for too long and control lessons too rigidly.
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About Us
Feniscowles Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 405 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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In our school, students, families, staff, and governors collaborate together as a learning community. Everybody is cherished and welcomed. We are dedicated to promoting high standards, supporting every child to be their best selves, and building their self-assurance so they can become self-assured learners. We provide a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum that is presented by a group of committed, compassionate professionals. Every child is motivated and supported to improve upon their prior performance and to collaborate with others because "Together Everyone Achieves More." We aim to create opportunities to develop independence, confidence and understanding, recognising that everyone has their own unique gifts and talents. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and get the information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.5 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 49% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 105 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 86% 4 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 8 | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 82% 8 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 74% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Feniscowles Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1