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Hindley Junior and Infant School
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Hindley Junior and Infant School
- Primary
- Wigan WN2 3PN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver the phonics programme consistently well, aiding early reading development.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and enables pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well across a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are less certain about assessing specific vocab and concepts in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils build up strong foundation knowledge in subjects, with effective reading curriculums aiding other learning areas.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support helps struggling readers catch up quickly with peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional; they display high levels of self-control and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and inclusive teaching adaptations help SEND pupils learn successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any incidents of bullying are quickly dealt with; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff create a strong safeguarding culture and work with outside agencies effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are fully involved in discussions about their children's needs.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure parents are included in their children鈥檚 learning journey.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a rich array of extracurricular clubs including creative, academic, sporting, and well-being activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued, supported, and respected by leaders, resulting in high morale.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' checks on learning identify struggling pupils, enabling effective support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff morale is high, and they feel supported by school leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some areas need improvement in assessing subject-specific vocabulary and topics.
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About Us
Hindley Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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It is a component of the CONTEST National Counter Terrorism Strategy.
Children should have the chance to investigate the topic of diversity and comprehend that Britain is a multicultural country, according to Hindley J and I School.
In order to instil in kids values like tolerance, understanding, and respect, we achieve this through our Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE) and Religious Education (RE) curricula.
British Values Statement for the School.
At Hindley J and I, we provide students the chance to learn about their own cultures as well as the various cultural influences that have influenced contemporary Britain.
We promote tolerance and respect for people with diverse faiths and ideologies among all of our students.
When enacting change through School Council, students formulate arguments for election to the body and solicit feedback from their classmates.
The curriculum includes lessons on classroom behaviour as well as guidelines for the playground, the road, and the internet. Individual Liberty School life also values ongoing provision, student choice, and child-led learning.
Children are encouraged to grow in self-respect and confidence through PSHE and RE by learning about the rights we all have to be heard and treated with respect.
Students learn to accept and comprehend many faiths and views through RE.
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It is a component of the CONTEST National Counter Terrorism Strategy.
Children should have the chance to investigate the topic of diversity and comprehend that Britain is a multicultural country, according to Hindley J and I School.
In order to instil in kids values like tolerance, understanding, and respect, we achieve this through our Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE) and Religious Education (RE) curricula.
British Values Statement for the School.
At Hindley J and I, we provide students the chance to learn about their own cultures as well as the various cultural influences that have influenced contemporary Britain.
We promote tolerance and respect for people with diverse faiths and ideologies among all of our students.
When enacting change through School Council, students formulate arguments for election to the body and solicit feedback from their classmates.
The curriculum includes lessons on classroom behaviour as well as guidelines for the playground, the road, and the internet. Individual Liberty School life also values ongoing provision, student choice, and child-led learning.
Children are encouraged to grow in self-respect and confidence through PSHE and RE by learning about the rights we all have to be heard and treated with respect.
Students learn to accept and comprehend many faiths and views through RE.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 101 | 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% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.09% | 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 | 9.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 102 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 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 | 48% 12 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.95% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 60% 7 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.8% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 53% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.16% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hindley Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1