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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
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- Lancaster LA1 1LD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise developing pupils鈥� love of reading. Teachers make regular checks on pupils鈥� work.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well established and understood by staff. It is suitably ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders have not defined the key knowledge pupils should learn. Teachers do not use assessment well enough in these areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers make regular checks in reading, writing, and mathematics to see how well pupils are developing their knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind, staff give effective support to enable them to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, conduct themselves respectfully, and concentrate well in lessons. Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are skilled in identifying pupils with SEND, who access all aspects of the curriculum with carefully planned support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If incidents of bullying occur, staff sort it out quickly. Pupils feel safe, knowing that staff will help them if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding, with effective systems to keep pupils safe. Staff receive regular training.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care staff provide and the effort taken to know each pupil and their family.
Parental Involvement: Parents give positive feedback about how the school makes newcomers feel welcome and helps them settle quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs and opportunities to join the school council, eco club, or well-being group.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: In reading, writing, and mathematics, teachers use assessments to address misconceptions and support pupils effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers are less certain about the knowledge to teach due to lack of clearly defined key knowledge.
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About Us
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 400 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Valued, inspired, and challenged to be the greatest versions of ourselves. Every family member is valued, challenged, and encouraged to be the best they can be at Dallas Road. We think it's crucial to foster trust between people and to educate the full person in order to prepare them for life in a constantly changing environment. We want to establish an environment where everyone has the freedom to thrive and where kids may learn the values, skills, and confidence they need to take charge of their own futures, follow their passions, and have faith in themselves. Dallas Road School, in our opinion, is more than just a school. As a result, our instruction will encourage and inspire all students to become the best possible learners. We shall offer a well-rounded, child-centered curriculum that is applicable to both our local and global communities and that motivates and supports the development of lifelong learning abilities. Within our school community and beyond, we will continually foster and create strong, secure, and favourable relationships where everyone's contributions are acknowledged and respected. We'll create a meaningful, upbeat learning atmosphere for everyone, one that encourages, supports, celebrates, challenges, and includes everyone. We cherish the collaboration between the school, parents, and community, as well as the role it plays in achieving this objective.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 57% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 75% 12 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 9.2% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | 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 | 102 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 63% 7 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 15 | 9.08% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 70% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.79% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
