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Lydiate Primary School
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- Lydiate L31 2JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is well taught. Pupils enjoy well-planned sessions and activities which develop their understanding of letter sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides interesting experiences for pupils across a broad range of subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are core, consistently delivered
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious, pupils progress well
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improve subject leadership in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Revisit knowledge in some subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress in English, mathematics and a range of other subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Progress is carefully tracked and analysed so that any weaknesses are swiftly identified and support put in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They say that they feel safe in school and show a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt help with phonics, teacher training effective
Behaviour and Attitudes: Sensible attitudes enhance achievement
Performance in Maths & Reading: Below average progress in 2023, improving now
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for pupils with SEND is used well to provide tailored support. Most pupils with SEND make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurately identified, support effectively alongside peers
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong ethos of ensuring that pupils are kept safe. Pupils have a good awareness of safety and report that bullying very rarely happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff promote pupils鈥� emotional well-being effectively. Staff are well trained and vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of community, active projects for well-being
Parent Feedback: Governors are well informed about the quality of provision in the school through information from senior leaders and their own visits.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in supporting their children鈥檚 learning through recording their observations in a 鈥榮pecial moments鈥� book.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by a number of after-school and lunchtime clubs such as dance, computing, multi-sports, art and gardening.
Outdoor Facilities: Recent improvements to the learning environment indoors and out have had a positive impact on children鈥檚 engagement in their learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse range including sports, drama, arts
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have benefited from a broad range of training since the previous inspection.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching builds on pupils鈥� previous learning and ensures progression in their skills and understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of education mean that leaders and governors have an accurate view of the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training, strong subject knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: At times, where teacher鈥檚 expectations are not high enough, pupils鈥� skills and understanding are not extended.
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About Us
Lydiate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 236 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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From all of us at Lydiate Primary School, including our headteacher, Mrs. Forshaw, welcome. We are happy to have you visit our school website, and we hope you find it helpful. Our company's motto, "Inspire, Achieve, Prepare for Life," sums up well what we're trying to accomplish. As headteacher, it is my goal, along with that of the entire team, to provide your kids the greatest education possible so they can grow up to be extremely self-assured, content, and successful in whatever they do. I believe the website reflects that we are a thriving, joyful school that is constantly looking to get better. The webpage should provide all the information you may possibly require. Please inquire at the office if you need any additional information on anything you have read on the internet or if you would like hard copies of any information. Please do not hesitate to contact us and see our fantastic school if you are a prospective parent. I would be delighted to take you on a tour.
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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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 46% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below 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 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% 6 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 4 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 65% 17 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 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 | 48% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lydiate Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1