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Grange Valley Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA11 0XQ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is exceptionally well taught.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality teaching enables pupils to achieve well across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central; phonics program effectively delivered.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich, aspirational curriculum with a seamless flow; pupils achieve highly.
Areas Needing Improvement: Insufficient opportunities to learn about different backgrounds and cultures.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is put in place promptly so that pupils do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are thoughtful, polite, and enjoy coming to school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly across foundational subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and expert support for pupils needing help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are kind and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides individual packages of support, ensuring excellent progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access the ambitious curriculum and receive needed support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel exceptionally safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly vigilant, promoting pupils' safety and well-being effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; safe and respectful culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High standards for pupil welfare and safety; inclusive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the regular updates and the school's willingness to meet when they have concerns.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to regular 'stay and play' sessions and other school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wealth of trips, visits, and clubs offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Rich resources like museums and galleries in Liverpool used to enhance learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including orienteering, camping, and museum visits.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate about their work and constantly seek improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Rigorous assessment and high-quality teaching ensure strong pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff morale is high.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular in-house moderation ensures accurate assessments.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training ensures effective curriculum delivery.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching links existing knowledge to new learning.
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About Us
Grange Valley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 288 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.8 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 7.76% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 107 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 103 | 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 | 84% 7 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 10.58% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | 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 | 105 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 77% 5 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.59% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 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 | 72% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grange Valley Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1