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Handforth Grange Primary School
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Handforth Grange Primary School
- Primary
- Handforth SK9 3NG
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the school鈥檚 work. Staff promote reading relentlessly.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has introduced an ambitious and inspiring curriculum in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Report does not note any specific areas needing improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to keep up with their reading are supported skilfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably and show immense respect and consideration for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school supports pupils with SEND exceptionally well and adapts the curriculum to meet their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any unkind behaviour quickly and with compassion.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has built a welcoming community in which everyone feels valued.
Parent Feedback: Parents were effusive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with parents and carers to ensure that each pupil鈥檚 needs are met.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a remarkable range of musical, sporting, artistic and cultural activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are united by a common desire to do their best for each and every pupil.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are highly skilled at adapting the way the curriculum is taught for pupils with SEND so that these pupils can learn well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff work constructively with a small number of families to ensure attendance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school ensures that teachers are skilful in their assessment of what pupils know, understand and can do.
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About Us
Handforth Grange Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 349 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 19.4 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 112 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.41% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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.
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.
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Handforth Grange Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1