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Lea Community Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders use information about pupils鈥� progress well to ensure that pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum develops and nurtures pupils鈥� talents in a range of endeavors, including sports, showing close links between literacy and other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities do not build sufficiently well on what pupils can already do, particularly in writing, handwriting is often careless, and spelling skills are not well developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� current work across the school shows much improved outcomes and increased levels of achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional, well-targeted teaching plays a key part in the accelerated progress of disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning, show very positive attitudes, curiosity, and enthusiasm in their lessons and discussions about books and favorite authors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs or disability make good progress from their starting points due to high-quality support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, trust the adults, and learn about safety issues through lessons and visitors; online safety is regularly promoted.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding, providing a happy and nurturing environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the care their children receive and say that their children become enthusiastic learners as a result.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular information about what and how their children are learning, which helps them support their children's achievement.
Extracurricular Activities: The sports premium has been targeted well, increasing pupils' participation in additional activities like various sporting events.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside area in the early years does not yet provide as strong an environment as the classroom but still engages children well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, making these clear to pupils through strong relationships and well-established routines.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils' current work shows much improved outcomes, demonstrating that teaching focuses on helping most pupils鈥� learning move on quickly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are inconsistencies in teaching, with occasional lapses in checking how all groups are getting on, leading to gaps in learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are good at giving clear feedback and maintaining student interest, although sometimes lessons are not pitched at the right level.
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Lea Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 253 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 are devoted to provide every one of our kids the finest education possible in a joyful and secure environment where they feel protected and appreciated. We are tremendously proud of our school and the community we serve.
At Lea Community, we strive to foster a passion of learning in each student throughout the duration of their stay with us.
We consider it equally crucial for our kids' social, self-esteem, and independence to grow in addition to their academic development.
We place great importance on treating everyone, the environment, and the community with respect and concern, and we work to give our kids the knowledge, morals, and values they need to live fulfilling lives as knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded citizens of the modern British Isles.
To ensure that emotional well-being, preparation for learning, and engagement with school are given essential significance, we offer a broad spectrum of "in-house" pastoral and family care.
In order to give our kids and their parents the finest possible academic opportunities as well as emotional and familial support, governors and employees collaborate.
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At Lea Community, we strive to foster a passion of learning in each student throughout the duration of their stay with us.
We consider it equally crucial for our kids' social, self-esteem, and independence to grow in addition to their academic development.
We place great importance on treating everyone, the environment, and the community with respect and concern, and we work to give our kids the knowledge, morals, and values they need to live fulfilling lives as knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded citizens of the modern British Isles.
To ensure that emotional well-being, preparation for learning, and engagement with school are given essential significance, we offer a broad spectrum of "in-house" pastoral and family care.
In order to give our kids and their parents the finest possible academic opportunities as well as emotional and familial support, governors and employees collaborate.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 40% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 101 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 43% 19 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 62% 5 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 57% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lea Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1