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Lark Hill Community Primary School
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Lark Hill Community Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M5 4BJ
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers deliver the phonics programme well, and by Year 1 pupils become increasingly confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a broad, interesting, and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stages in their education.
Areas Needing Improvement: A very small number of curriculum plans are less well developed than others, impacting clarity and hindering some pupils' ability to get the most out of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils get off to a good start with learning to read and become increasingly confident readers by the time they leave Key Stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read benefit from additional support from well-trained adults, helping them catch up quickly with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are polite and courteous, follow instructions, and attend school regularly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND accurately and provide the support needed to access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to spot bullying, which is unusual, and is dealt with effectively if it occurs. Pupils feel safe in a supportive environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff and governors are well trained to identify and support pupils at risk, and procedures for reporting concerns are well understood.
Parent Feedback: Most parents agree that bullying is dealt with effectively; the school has a 'family feel' valued by pupils, parents, and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy participating in many clubs including chess and sports clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� enthusiasm for the curriculum encourages pupils to engage fully in activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils revisit and recap important learning, using strategies to ensure secure connections between new and previously learned concepts.
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About Us
Lark Hill Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 653 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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We appreciate you visiting our website. We hope you enjoy learning more about life in Lark Hill, and we are looking forward to having you visit our school. We are really proud of our school and the excellent effort done to make it a school that supports each and every student. Every child should have the opportunity to realise their potential in a setting that is secure, encouraging, and safe. We make a lot of effort to foster the values of social awareness and personal accountability. We want to attain excellence while having fun. At Lark Hill, our three basic values鈥擭urture, Achieve, and Respect鈥攕erve as the foundation for all of our activities. In our unrelenting pursuit of perfection, we seek to hire and grow the best team possible to guarantee excellent instruction. Within child-centered systems, children make intelligent decisions in our unrelenting pursuit of excellence. a company with a global outlook that values partnerships to support the unrelenting pursuit of greatness. We welcome visits to the school, so if you would like to find out more about us, please contact us to make a convenient appointment and we will be delighted to give you a comprehensive tour. For information on how to reach us, please visit our contact page.
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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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B+
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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 | 21.2 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 37% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.9% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 97 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 96 1 | 100 | 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 | 22% 4 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.27% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 100 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 97 2 | 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 | 26% 1 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.89% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 97 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 100 | 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 | 25% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 19th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lark Hill Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1