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Kingsway Primary School
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- Wirral CH44 9EF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics scheme has been introduced, and there is a strong emphasis on developing language skills in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Changes to the design of the curriculum have led to improved pupil achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are not sufficiently confident in what to teach and when, resulting in gaps in pupil learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is in place so that struggling pupils can catch up quickly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders identify swiftly any pupil who is not keeping up with the phonics programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils struggle to regulate their behaviour in class, disrupting learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that pupils with SEND get the help and support they need, working well with other agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of unkindness and bullying are dealt with quickly by leaders.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with comprehensive training for all staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy varied opportunities beyond the academic curriculum, such as after-school clubs and trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are developing confidence in using leaders鈥� assessment systems as the new curriculum is rolled out.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers proficiently deal with misconceptions, but some have insecure understanding of pupil foundations.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are not confident about curriculum delivery timing, affecting pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' assessment systems do not fully identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
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Kingsway Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 177 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Uphold a high standard of instruction while adhering to national government guidelines and using a balanced curriculum.
Make sure every classroom is a welcoming and motivating place to learn.
Children should learn to have a positive outlook on people, regardless of their gender, colour, culture, beliefs, values, age, or needs.
Make sure kids dress appropriately in accordance with the dress code for the school and that the PE/games gear is provided to class every week.
As stated in the positive behaviour policy summary, assist and collaborate with the school in any behaviour management initiatives.
Any worries that a parent may have about their child's schoolwork, behaviour, or capacity for homework completion should be communicated to the school.
Make an effort to create a secure, comfortable, and pleasant environment at home.
to receive assistance, avoid bullying, and avoid loneliness.
If they are concerned or unhappy, they should tell a staff member.
As we work to give our kids the finest education possible, let's all listen to one another and support one another.
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Make sure every classroom is a welcoming and motivating place to learn.
Children should learn to have a positive outlook on people, regardless of their gender, colour, culture, beliefs, values, age, or needs.
Make sure kids dress appropriately in accordance with the dress code for the school and that the PE/games gear is provided to class every week.
As stated in the positive behaviour policy summary, assist and collaborate with the school in any behaviour management initiatives.
Any worries that a parent may have about their child's schoolwork, behaviour, or capacity for homework completion should be communicated to the school.
Make an effort to create a secure, comfortable, and pleasant environment at home.
to receive assistance, avoid bullying, and avoid loneliness.
If they are concerned or unhappy, they should tell a staff member.
As we work to give our kids the finest education possible, let's all listen to one another and support one another.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 44% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 97 | 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 | 57% 14 | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.46% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 104 5 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 10 | 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 | 71% 21 | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 99 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 98 | 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 | 50% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsway Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1