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Knowsley Lane Primary School
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Knowsley Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Knowsley L36 8DB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught well from the start, phonics begins in Nursery
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make sustained progress across a range of subjects due to the innovative and stimulating curriculum
Areas Needing Improvement: Work even more closely with parents to emphasize the importance of regular attendance
Foundational Skills: Improved phonics teaching boosts reading skills, aiding fluency and confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, balanced curriculum enriches learning and fosters achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need clearer content definition for deeper learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading are now as high as in other subjects because of the strategies the school is using
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide structure and pace in learning; strong support for pupils with SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school
Performance in Maths & Reading: Phonics teaching overhaul improves reading, matches books to sounds.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support improves reading fluency and confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and respect; students behave sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school鈥檚 strategies to support the progress of pupils with SEND are successful, many make stronger progress than others
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and adapted curriculum ensure access.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel completely safe in school and are very well looked after. Exemplary practice ensures that pupils are kept safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The focus on lifelong learning, developing enquiring minds, self-discovery, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating diversity is central
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents who spoke to the inspectors said that they feel welcome in school. Most praised the principal, the staff and the curriculum
Parental Involvement: School should work to engage parents even more in their children's education, especially in supporting regular attendance
Extracurricular Activities: There are clubs for reading, multi-sports, craft and film. Enrichment opportunities through visits and after-school clubs
Outdoor Facilities: New playground, the reading hut, the new library, and the school therapy dog are noted improvements
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs boosts confidence and societal responsibility.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, even though they are constantly challenged to improve the quality of teaching
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations from teachers result in substantial progress across the curriculum
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is regularly monitored and improved through strong leadership and professional development
Teacher Engagement: Supportive training and workload balance aid effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Most assessments successfully bridge learning gaps.
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About Us
Knowsley Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 378 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 |
A
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A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 21.3 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 61% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.71% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 101 | 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% 13 | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 7.65% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 104 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 101 | 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 | 69% 11 | 59.6% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 5.84% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 99 | 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% | 54.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.37% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knowsley Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1