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Linacre Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District L20 5ED
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics programme is clearly structured and successful, but the reading curriculum beyond Year 1 needs better development to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Success of the Curriculum: Recently introduced broad and ambitious curriculum showing initial success, though not fully complete for all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs better implementation, particularly in developing spoken language and vocabulary.
Support for Falling Behind: Systems strengthened to identify and support pupils with SEND early on.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and caring; poor behavior rarely disrupts lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recently improved curriculum benefits are starting to show, but older pupils need more support with reading comprehension.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers have developed confidence in adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders address bullying concerns promptly, helping pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular safeguarding training for staff and engagement with local agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Leaders communicate with parents through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should communicate more effectively with parents to improve pupil attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value activities like football and yoga clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders provide clear guidance, improving teacher confidence and expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular assessments help teachers adapt teaching to meet pupil needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved teacher assessments are responding well to pupil needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few staff raised concerns about workload, but leaders have engaged with them.
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Linacre Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 139 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a warm, loving, and ambitious school where the needs of the students come first. We continually strive to achieve the highest possible standards in aspects of learning in a supportive environment where all children are inspired to work hard to do their very best. We hope that our website will inform you about life at Linacre and offer guidance for both parents/caregivers and kids. Please get in touch with the school office if you need a print copy of any of the documents on this website; they would be happy to give it to you for free. If you have any queries or would want to visit us and experience our amazing school in person, kindly get in touch with the school directly.
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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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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 25.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 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 | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 103 | 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 | 21% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.18% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 101 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 3 | 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 | 38% 5 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.43% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 98 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 96 6 | 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 | 33% 23 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.3% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 101 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 56% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Linacre Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1