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Hodge Clough Primary School
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- Oldham OL1 4JX
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils reach average standards in reading, writing, and maths by Year 6
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched by extracurricular activities and visits, with strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
Areas Needing Improvement: Work set isn't always at the right level for all pupils; improvements needed in spelling, grammar, and presentation in non-English/maths subjects
Foundational Skills: Phonics program delivered well, but needs improvement in aligning reading materials with phonics knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with defined knowledge, enhanced by trips; some gaps in knowledge delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure staff checks and activities emphasize knowledge acquisition across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils reach average standards in reading, writing, and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive individual and small-group support to move learning forward quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, feel safe, and appreciate the many sporting activities offered
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, motivated by positive conduct recognition; few struggle with self-regulation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some students face challenges with reading proficiency; effective phonics support needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification but inconsistent support for pupils needing help to keep up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are given effective support, especially during additional group activities
Support for SEND Pupils: Ambitious curriculum includes SEND, but same curriculum delivery issues affect them.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and are taught how to stay safe in various situations, including online
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive safety systems are in place and understood by staff; high priority on safeguarding by governors and leaders
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding with ongoing improvements in pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative and positive about their experience with the school and recommend it to others
Parental Involvement: Good links established with parents who contribute to children鈥檚 learning through individual learning journals
Parent Feedback: Parents' views noted through Ofsted Parent View, contributing to inspection insights.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from extracurricular activities like the residential visit to Winmarleigh Hall and many sporting activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make lessons interesting, ensuring that pupils understand what they are learning
Impact on Student Progress: Due to good teaching, pupils make good progress and achieve well
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on the quality of teaching and learning are conducted by senior leaders
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent feedback in pupils' books sometimes lacks focus on key errors
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About Us
Hodge Clough Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 450 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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| 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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26 | 25.8 | 29.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 53% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 67% 3 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 7.75% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 103 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 64% 6 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 6.97% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 97 | 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 | 58% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.49% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hodge Clough Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
