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Markland Hill Primary School
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Markland Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Bolton BL1 5EJ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics (linking letters and sounds) is outstanding.
Success of the Curriculum: The school is well on its way to fully implementing its outstanding new curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Make sure that the very small minority of pupils whose achievement is not quite as good as it should be are continually supported.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� performance is significantly above average in all subjects, including reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Decisive action taken to ensure that these pupils are rapidly making up lost ground.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is of the highest possible standard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils, those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils make good and often outstanding progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are adamant that bullying rarely if ever happens. The school鈥檚 work to keep pupils safe is outstanding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Various visitors from police, ambulance and fire services help to develop pupils鈥� excellent understanding of safe and unsafe situations.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are of the opinion that their children are happy at school and are unanimous that they are safe and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents are happy that their children are exceptionally safe and achieving well.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy educational visits and residential opportunities related to new topics.
Outdoor Facilities: Children learn in exceptionally stimulating indoor and outdoor learning areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants are exceptionally well-trained.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers set challenging activities which ensure that pupils are always engaged in their learning and making good or outstanding progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school has taken decisive action to make sure that these pupils are rapidly making up lost ground.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school鈥檚 systems for monitoring the quality of teaching are highly effective.
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About Us
Markland Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 316 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The hub of the neighbourhood is Markland Hill Primary School. Markland Hill is committed to attaining excellence via the application of our established learning principles. allowing kids to take chances while learning in a safe environment. ensuring that our education is centred on our basic principles. All students at Markland Hill School are motivated to fulfil their potential, thereby preparing them for the future. The education, care, and support given and received is a wonderful journey where friendship, love, and trust are found. Everybody is listened to and heard because everyone has a voice.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 105 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 9.95% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 84% 6 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 9 | 11.01% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | 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 | 107 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 97 | 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 | 78% | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 11 | 9.35% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 78% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.84% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Markland Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1