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Irk Valley Community School
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Irk Valley Community School
- Primary
- Manchester M8 5XH
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Foundational Skills: Pupils can use and apply their knowledge and skills in mathematics to investigate and solve problems.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning activities are carefully planned to meet the needs of pupils and provide appropriate levels of challenge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to build on the successful changes to reading to improve writing progress and accelerate phonics progress in Year 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvement in teaching of reading is positively impacting pupils' progress in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment information to accurately identify gaps in learning for quick help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and any inappropriate behavior is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that safeguarding arrangements are in place and pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Positive relationships established with parents are noted, with suggestions to improve understanding of school attendance importance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate opportunities in a wide range of sporting activities and cultural events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and challenged, particularly helpful for new teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use questions skilfully to deepen pupil understanding and extend vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use assessment information to accurately identify learning gaps for targeted support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to sustain improvements in reading teaching to enhance writing outcomes.
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Irk Valley Community School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 476 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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A sizable elementary school near the heart of Manchester is called Irk Valley. We are fortunate to serve a community that is multi-cultural, and we value the opportunity to learn from one another in a respectful environment. Our kids feel comfortable and secure at this welcoming school with a family atmosphere. To guarantee that every child realises their potential, the staff team puts forth a lot of effort. I have the highest hopes for the kids because I know that with the correct tools and mindset, they can do great things. In addition to helping the kids at Irk Valley achieve the highest academic standards, we also help them cultivate a lifelong love of learning. We prepare them for the next stage in their education and for their lives by nurturing their skills and talents, encouraging them to pursue their interests and supporting them to become good citizens. I think education should be enjoyable. We provide a variety of engaging educational opportunities at Irk Valley to make learning more engaging. We make sure that each student participates fully in class. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school administration if you have any questions or would want to tour the campus.
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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+
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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 | 24.7 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 51% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.08% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 95 | 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 | 58% 3 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 8 | 8.65% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 55% 2 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.7% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.2% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Irk Valley Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1