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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Reading is given a high priority with a well-organized phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: Students achieve well in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planning in computing and design technology needs more detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils develop into fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff recognize and support pupils needing extra help with reading skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt plans carefully and provide effective support for pupils with SEND, helping them achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly addressed; pupils feel safe and can talk to adults if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with relevant training and close work with other agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the strong commitment of staff to their children.
Parental Involvement: Parent involvement feedback collected through online surveys and meetings before school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of activities including sports, trips, and visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Reception class outdoor area lacks opportunities to extend physical development compared to Nursery.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable and work closely to meet pupils’ needs.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations from teachers result in good pupil achievements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective support and challenge by governors aiding school improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject planning, such as computing and design technology, needs improvement.
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Matthew Arnold Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.

It has 282 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 47% 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'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Matthew Arnold Primary School. We sincerely hope you find our website to be user-friendly, helpful, and clear. It is intended to give you a sense of the active life of our school, the work of our students, and the high standard of instruction we aim to provide. At Matthew Arnold Primary School, we work hard to make sure that the school provides a good education for the local kids and their families. While it is our priority that the education your child receives here with us will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education, it is also part of our vision that all children are filled with positive experiences, feel happy and valued and develop a sense of friendship, tolerance and understanding. Underpinning the above, is our relentless commitment to ensure that the children of Matthew Arnold Primary School possess the values that enable them to live well in society and prepares them to deal effectively with the challenges that the modern world presents. Staff members recognise children as distinct persons with distinctive talents and needs and share this vision. They put in a lot of effort to offer a stimulating curriculum and a satisfying educational experience. You are more than welcome to come and visit if you would want to learn more about our school. The Matthew Arnold children take great pleasure in discussing and sharing both their accomplishments and our successes. Please get in touch with the school administration team if you need a free paper copy of any of the information on the website.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.9 25.8 20.7
Proficient Math 104 108 101
Proficient Read 104 109 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 97 97
Reading 104 98 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 47% 51.07% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 6.31% 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 -1.8 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below 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 103 1 97 96
Reading 102 1 96 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 60% 1 56.84% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 8.75% 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 -0.1 Average
Maths -0.4 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 5 97 94
Reading 103 2 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 59% 18 57.55% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 8.47% 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 -1.7 Below Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -0.2 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 97 93
Reading 101 97 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 41% 53.15% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.53% 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 -2.0 Below Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -4.1 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Matthew Arnold Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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