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Longton Lane Community Primary School
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Longton Lane Community Primary School
- Primary
- Rainhill L35 8PB
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a strength.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is developing well with enthusiastic subject leaders.
Foundational Skills: Reading priority with effective phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum builds logically from Reception to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to develop teaching and learning in mathematics, particularly in key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Memory retention strategies need review in some subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Offering effective support to help those who need it to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud of their school and exhibit positive behaviour and attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most achieve well in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and help for those struggling in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour enhances learning and respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Implemented a mathematics programme to address gaps, having a powerful impact on key stage 1 pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective relationships with external agencies contribute to safeguarding vulnerable pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification with effective curriculum inclusion.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; pupils feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes wellbeing and emotional growth through values like respect and compassion.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Responsibility for safe play encouraged.
Parent Feedback: Very large majority of parents are positive about the school and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents find the staff approachable and willing to help.
Parent Feedback: Parents have meaningful involvement opportunities.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and lessons include parents.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of non-academic support contributes to pupil resilience and emotional development.
Outdoor Facilities: Bright, cheerful learning environment that benefits children.
Extracurricular Activities: Sporting activities and educational visits available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the school and appreciate training opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Immediate feedback is effective, reinforcing understanding and addressing misconceptions quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Strong subject knowledge among teachers who clearly explain activities and expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge aids clear teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks adapt future teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils in key stage 2 still lack confidence in applying mathematical reasoning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Decision-making impacts staff workload and well-being.
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About Us
Longton Lane Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 269 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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At Longton Lane, we think that every child is special and deserves the very best start in life as well as an excellent education. This is the foundation of our school's ethos and everything we do. We are committed to fostering a safe and engaging learning atmosphere where everyone feels confident to take on new challenges in life. By providing a wide-ranging, well-balanced, inventive, and stimulating curriculum, individuality and independence will be promoted. We will recognise and honour everyone's accomplishments in our enjoyable and fun environment. Our goal is to give our kids the tools they need to thrive in today's world. Our dedication is to fostering friendships and a strong sense of self-worth so that everyone may respect one another. Our engaging, varied, and comprehensive curriculum will give kids the knowledge and skills they need to become contributing members of society. To better prepare our kids for their future lives, we will promote honesty, trust, friendship, kindness, and respect within our school community. We want to cultivate a love and passion for lifelong learning at Longton Lane. At all times, we shall promote accountability, self-reliance, toughness, and respect. While promoting the desire for a healthy body and mind, we will impart knowledge on the value of physical activity and a balanced diet.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 25.8 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 107 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 82% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 105 5 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 73% 26 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 100 6 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 47% 22 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longton Lane Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
