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Gilbrook School
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Gilbrook School
- Primary
- Wirral CH49 8HE
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Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Adults give pupils additional support for phonics, positively impacting reading. Maths progress is exceptionally strong.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum meets the needs of pupils exceptionally well, blending academic and essential skills with research-based improvements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers could do more to increase writing stamina for older pupils transitioning to mainstream high schools.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics progress is exceptionally strong, with strong progress also noted in reading through additional phonics support.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and adults track pupil progress closely, using this to plan effectively and ensure pupils are ready for the next education stage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, trust adults, and feel safe. Exclusions have reduced dramatically due to effective strategies by the new leadership team.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders use additional funding creatively to support individual needs, leading to exceptional improvements in behaviour and progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are thorough, with meticulous record-keeping and swift follow-ups on concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff listen to pupils and value their input, creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and want to attend school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are effusive in their praise, highlighting the school's significant positive difference to pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to participate in various sports, including gymnastics, tennis, and free-style running.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality professional development leading to advanced qualifications, impacting pupil outcomes positively.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently strong teaching across the school leads to outstanding outcomes for pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers track pupil progress closely, using this data effectively in planning and ensuring readiness for the next education stage.
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Gilbrook School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 59 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.3 | 8.6 | 4.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 89 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 98 | 102 |
| 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 | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | -13.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.7 | Well 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 | 100 9 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 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% | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.46% | 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 | -13.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -15.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.7 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 6 | 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 | 0% | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 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 | -10 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.5 | 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 | 95 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | -14.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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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 - 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gilbrook School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1