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Lowerplace Primary School
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Lowerplace Primary School
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- Rochdale OL16 4UU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading, including phonics, has been a major focus for staff training, leading to consistent and well-organized phonics education in Reception Year and key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects with well-organized sequences in English, mathematics, and science, ensuring pupils cover necessary content before secondary school.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central; phonics improved with effective training.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum well-organized for progression.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subjects like art and design and modern foreign languages need more depth and better planning in the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack logical delivery hindering concept linkage.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics from their varying starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Precise targets and additional support help pupils catch up quickly if gaps in learning are identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect to adults and each other, with good behaviour being a strong aspect of the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well; reading support helps catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective SEND identification and support; additional aid provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, benefiting from staff support in managing behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems for identifying and supporting SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: The new coordinator for SEND has brought rapid improvements, though outcomes are still developing. Careful monitoring helps support pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust systems are in place to keep pupils safe in school and beyond, with rare incidents of bullying tackled quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's nurturing environment supports pupils鈥� personal development and welfare excellently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment; trust in staff to resolve issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High expectations; welfare is promoted through staff-pupil relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the good communication and quality of teaching.
Parental Involvement: The school maintains strong links with parents, encouraging them to play an active part in school life.
Parent Feedback: Parents value school's proactive communication.
Parental Involvement: Engagement through feedback and involvement encouraged.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, choir, dance, and more.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs and leadership activities offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities enhance experiences and broaden horizons.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, building positive relationships with pupils and promoting good learning attitudes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff workload considered; proud community workers.
Impact on Student Progress: Dedicated teaching leading to strong student outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Revisits less secure knowledge, improving retention.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching supports good progress in reading, mathematics, and writing, although writing needs further development across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges in ensuring logical curriculum delivery in some areas.
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About Us
Lowerplace Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 553 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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I would like to extend a hearty welcome to you on behalf of all the students, teachers, and governors of Lowerplace Primary School.
You can find some of our special programmes under the "Features of Lowerplace" category.
For instance, we are extremely happy to have collaborated with the Open University to present a Reading Hub for teachers from throughout Rochdale, focusing on strengthening Reading for Pleasure in our schools, thanks to the efforts of our inspirational Reading Leader.
Healthy lifestyles are something we are really passionate about at Lowerplace.
These are only a few of our unique qualities, but Lowerplace is most known for its lovely children, who truly make the community what it is.
You will undoubtedly grasp why I am so happy to be the headteacher of Lowerplace, a three-form entry, welcoming, inclusive, and quickly growing school, after reading this welcome letter, I am confident.
Our sizable and cohesive staff is dedicated to making sure that each child enjoys their time here and succeeds.
We have a lot of innovative and effective initiatives because of their dedication and labour of love.
Inspire and Achieve Together is our mantra, and it guides all we do.
Our staff team exemplifies our three school standards, "Ready Respectful Safe," and our students receive rewards for adhering to them.
Our kids experience a sense of individual worth and acceptance.
Our goal is for them to be able to contribute to society as a whole while maintaining self-, other-, and environmental respect.
We work hard and are content with our lives.
Please stop by our location to observe us in action.
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You can find some of our special programmes under the "Features of Lowerplace" category.
For instance, we are extremely happy to have collaborated with the Open University to present a Reading Hub for teachers from throughout Rochdale, focusing on strengthening Reading for Pleasure in our schools, thanks to the efforts of our inspirational Reading Leader.
Healthy lifestyles are something we are really passionate about at Lowerplace.
These are only a few of our unique qualities, but Lowerplace is most known for its lovely children, who truly make the community what it is.
You will undoubtedly grasp why I am so happy to be the headteacher of Lowerplace, a three-form entry, welcoming, inclusive, and quickly growing school, after reading this welcome letter, I am confident.
Our sizable and cohesive staff is dedicated to making sure that each child enjoys their time here and succeeds.
We have a lot of innovative and effective initiatives because of their dedication and labour of love.
Inspire and Achieve Together is our mantra, and it guides all we do.
Our staff team exemplifies our three school standards, "Ready Respectful Safe," and our students receive rewards for adhering to them.
Our kids experience a sense of individual worth and acceptance.
Our goal is for them to be able to contribute to society as a whole while maintaining self-, other-, and environmental respect.
We work hard and are content with our lives.
Please stop by our location to observe us in action.
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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 |
A
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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 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 57% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.48% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 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 | 37% 6 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.57% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 99 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 99 | 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% 13 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 5.69% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | 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 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 99 | 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 | 30% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.61% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lowerplace Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1