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Ince CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Wigan WN2 2AL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises the teaching of reading from the Reception class. Well-trained staff deliver phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and designed to enable pupils to achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Gaps in pupils' understanding are not identified as well as they should be.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read are given the support needed to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and meet high expectations in most subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check pupils鈥� learning regularly, though gaps remain.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies pupils with SEND quickly and makes suitable adaptations for their success.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe at school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils contribute to the life of the school and take pride in leadership roles.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the new library open to them and the local community.
Parental Involvement: Seasonal events encourage parents and the wider community to come together.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a rich range of extracurricular opportunities to develop their interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and appreciate the support they receive from the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff have secure subject knowledge, ensuring curriculum content is typically well-delivered.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment information, but it can be improved to identify gaps better.
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About Us
Ince CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 412 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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As the recently appointed Headteacher of Ince Church of England Primary School, I am thrilled to be writing to you.
We are happy to be a Church school with a distinctly Christian character and culture here at Ince Church of England Primary School.
We encourage a love of learning in a secure environment where each child is valued as a priceless gift from God.
All facets of school life are based on Christian principles and spirituality.
In order to excite and motivate our students, we offer a unique and demanding curriculum.
We really believe that contented kids learn better, and we like honouring all of our students' successes in every area of learning.
We want to foster an atmosphere where kids feel valued and respected and where they can learn to think independently. This environment will put student opinion at the centre of all decisions.
Make an appointment to see the school if you'd like to learn more about it; you'll be given a warm welcome.
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We are happy to be a Church school with a distinctly Christian character and culture here at Ince Church of England Primary School.
We encourage a love of learning in a secure environment where each child is valued as a priceless gift from God.
All facets of school life are based on Christian principles and spirituality.
In order to excite and motivate our students, we offer a unique and demanding curriculum.
We really believe that contented kids learn better, and we like honouring all of our students' successes in every area of learning.
We want to foster an atmosphere where kids feel valued and respected and where they can learn to think independently. This environment will put student opinion at the centre of all decisions.
Make an appointment to see the school if you'd like to learn more about it; you'll be given a warm welcome.
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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 |
A
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B-
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A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 25.8 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 74% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 7.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.6 | 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 | 104 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 65% 9 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 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 | 56% 1 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 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 | 57% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ince CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1