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Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
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Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Kelsall CW6 0PU
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from Nursery with strong phonics support, ensuring pupils become fluent readers by Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils build a rich body of knowledge over time and understand how past learning helps with new concepts.
Areas Needing Improvement: No significant areas needing improvement were highlighted in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well across a broad range of subjects including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind in phonics receive effective support to become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary, understanding the impact of their actions on others and exhibiting high standards.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies and supports pupils with SEND effectively, ensuring their success in learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn self-belief and resilience in a safe environment, contributing to a happy and secure school atmosphere.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements are effective, promoting pupils' welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: The school's consideration for well-being and workload is appreciated by staff and parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers provide positive feedback about the school's inclusive and supportive community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a vast range of extra-curricular experiences tailored to their talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the school's consideration for their well-being and workload, adopting new ways of working.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use their expertise to help pupils make links between subjects, deepen understanding, and remember learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The trust regularly checks pupils鈥� understanding and ensures learning builds on prior knowledge.
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About Us
Kelsall Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 239 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 17.3 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 113 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 114 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 70% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.11% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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 | 77% 11 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 9 | 9.28% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 108 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 88% 28 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 11 | 8.77% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 60% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.98% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kelsall Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1