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Legh Vale Primary School
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Legh Vale Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA11 0ER
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils鈥� progress is above average, especially in reading. Teachers intervene quickly to help pupils needing extra support.
Success of the Curriculum: Middle leaders plan the curriculum effectively and deepen pupils鈥� knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum overviews on the school鈥檚 website do not fully reflect classroom work. Several areas are being revised.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics is strong, with consistent teaching methods that develop fluency and confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly intervene and review progress regularly, meeting the needs of all pupils including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils concentrate hard in lessons, and behaviour is exemplary in and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers refine their plans to meet the needs of pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with well-established systems. Pupils learn about safety online and bullying prevention.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work closely with families and outside agencies to protect pupils. Attendance is above average nationally.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, praising the excellent support and guidance from staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved and supported so that learning can continue at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the wide variety of extra-curricular activities, trips, and visitors that enrich their learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities for physical activity and outdoor learning are superb and put to excellent use.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are trained to ask questions that check pupils' understanding and refine their plans accordingly.
Impact on Student Progress: Interventions and regular reviews help ensure that learning does not slow down.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders regularly monitor their subjects and report back to governors.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Opportunities to extend pupils鈥� vocabulary through rich reading experiences are not fully exploited.
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About Us
Legh Vale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 482 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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| 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+
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 60% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 7.76% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 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 | 77% 14 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 10.58% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 105 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 | 63% 1 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% 2 | 8.59% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 64% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.54% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Legh Vale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1