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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
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- Livesey BB2 5NX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers receive regular training to deliver phonics well, ensuring children learn about letters and sounds effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is carefully designed and delivered in a logical order, enabling pupils to build secure knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, some staff need more subject knowledge to improve delivery and help pupils make better connections.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff check that pupils are on track with learning to read. Pupils achieve well and build secure knowledge over time.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind in phonics, they receive effective support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know and follow school rules well, meet high behaviour expectations, and create a calm learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND who receive well-tailored additional support without missing important ideas.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly, ensuring pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training ensures staff are alert to signs of risk; leaders respond diligently and collaborate well with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View and also spoke with parents and carers at the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View and are involved in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: The new outdoor play programme encourages playing together, and pupils enjoy time in the vegetable patch, mud kitchen, and sand pit.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive regular training and support from leaders to deliver programs consistently well.
Impact on Student Progress: Older pupils read complex stories and poems, showing a keen love of reading and achieving well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Typically, staff have secure subject knowledge and skillfully check what pupils know and remember.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack the subject knowledge needed to deliver a few subject curriculums as well as they should.
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About Us
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 179 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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The best way to fully understand school life at St. Francis is to come and see us, so we hope you enjoy browsing around our website and that it offers you a taste of it.
We will be delighted to take you around our campus and address any concerns you may have.
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Our team at the well-known voluntarily supported St. Francis Church of England Primary School lives by the school's motto, "Love Faith."
We were all ecstatic to receive two positive inspections from SIAMS (2015) and Ofsted (2019) that stated, "There is a tangible family atmosphere that is inclusive, ensuring all feel cared for and safe." We are all extremely proud of our outstanding school. (
It's a serene school.
Our goal in our Christian, caring school is to provide exceptional instruction and learning experiences that motivate our students to achieve their full potential.
We offer a top-notch education, and our curriculum is enhanced with real-world experiences that inspire children to think creatively and make wise decisions.
There is a strong commitment to making every child's time here full and fulfilling so that they leave with a passion for learning, a healthy sense of self-worth, pride in their accomplishments, and a preparedness to embrace life's challenges.
We are eager to have you and your family join the St. Francis school community.
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We will be delighted to take you around our campus and address any concerns you may have.
To schedule an appointment, kindly contact or dial the number.
Our team at the well-known voluntarily supported St. Francis Church of England Primary School lives by the school's motto, "Love Faith."
We were all ecstatic to receive two positive inspections from SIAMS (2015) and Ofsted (2019) that stated, "There is a tangible family atmosphere that is inclusive, ensuring all feel cared for and safe." We are all extremely proud of our outstanding school. (
It's a serene school.
Our goal in our Christian, caring school is to provide exceptional instruction and learning experiences that motivate our students to achieve their full potential.
We offer a top-notch education, and our curriculum is enhanced with real-world experiences that inspire children to think creatively and make wise decisions.
There is a strong commitment to making every child's time here full and fulfilling so that they leave with a passion for learning, a healthy sense of self-worth, pride in their accomplishments, and a preparedness to embrace life's challenges.
We are eager to have you and your family join the St. Francis school community.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 68% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.41% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 107 5 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 98 | 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% 25 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.42% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 52% 14 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 66% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.87% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
