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Masefield Primary School
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Masefield Primary School
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- Bolton BL3 1NG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received training in the teaching of phonics, leading to improved progress and attainment in writing.
Foundational Skills: Highly effective reading curriculum, including phonics, underpins broader learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Exceptionally well-designed curriculum leading to a remarkable range of knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a range of engaging topics, but geography and history skills need further development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject-specific skills in geography and depth of learning need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Very good rates of progress in math at the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support and development for staff to challenge pupils effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behavior in lessons shows they know what it means to be successful learners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students achieve exceptionally well, especially in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled teachers swiftly address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality training supports all pupils' learning and sets high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adeptly identify and meet SEND needs, ensuring high achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe from bullying and any rare instances are dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Detailed and systematic approach to safeguarding concerns, with regular training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High emphasis on the welfare and well-being of pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the welcoming staff and improvements at the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong relationships between pupils and staff, leading to an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive a range of support and development to challenge pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Expectations for pupils鈥� achievement are high, with strong progress in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have worked to ensure the quality of education is good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Loss of key leaders led to an apathetic atmosphere among staff, now turned around.
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About Us
Masefield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 263 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 25.8 | 4.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | - |
| 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 | 106 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 83% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 108 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 81% 4 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 77% 9 | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 6 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 68% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Masefield Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1