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Halebank CofE Primary School
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Halebank CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Halebank WA8 8UZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school is prioritizing the teaching of reading, investing in books, resources, and staff training.
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes reading with a well-ordered phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum benefits most pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made improvements in English and mathematics where knowledge builds logically.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in other subjects is not well-designed; teachers are unclear on what to teach and when.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils have knowledge gaps due to past curriculum weaknesses.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations, and pupils enjoy being recognized for good behavior as 鈥楬alebank Heroes鈥�.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift interventions ensure pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with positive work attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are addressing gaps in pupils' knowledge due to COVID-19, improving retention in English and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading do not always receive the extra help needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff checks understanding and addresses misconceptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and support for SEND pupils are effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify SEND pupils but need better training to meet their needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that any instances of bullying will be dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; staff know pupils well and address concerns swiftly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support enhances pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate leaders' commitment to helping pupils be their best.
Parental Involvement: School actively supports and guides families.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to improve attendance and support.
Parent Feedback: Use Ofsted Parent View for feedback opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs including Irish dancing, construction, and multisport.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips and clubs enrich pupil learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel supported in their well-being by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching improvements positively impact pupil attainment.
Impact on Student Progress: In English and maths, new learning builds on what pupils already know, improving retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers aren't clear on what to teach due to underdeveloped curriculum in some subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some uncertainty remains in curriculum content order.
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About Us
Halebank CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 98 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 29% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.04% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | 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 | 101 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 57% | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.09% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 100 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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 | 57% 13 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 44% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.85% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Halebank CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1