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Middleton Parish Church School
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Middleton Parish Church School
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 5DL
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught effectively, but progress is slightly below writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well and make good progress across the school, supported by better monitoring systems.
Areas Needing Improvement: Achievement in reading is not as strong as in writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in English and mathematics has been rising and is now above average, but reading progress is slightly below average.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided through individual or small group teaching to ensure gaps are closing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes, and enjoy coming to school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress with effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, understand different forms of bullying, and say issues are dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare and safety effectively, with very few instances of poor behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school and believe that their children are safe and well looked after.
Teacher Engagement: There are good relationships between teachers and pupils, with high expectations and effective use of praise.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is typically good, with pupils making good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always ask challenging questions to deepen understanding, and work is not always closely matched to pupil needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: While good practice exists, there are too few opportunities to share best practices or observe outstanding teaching in other schools.
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About Us
Middleton Parish Church School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 437 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Welcome to the Middleton Parish Breakfast and After-School Club, we would like to say.
Our goal at Middleton Parish Breakfast and After School Club is to give all of our kids a fun, safe, warm, and educational atmosphere where they may play and learn.
Four qualified and seasoned employees work in our before and after school programme.
The After School Club is offered from 3:20 to 5:30. You must use the Breakfast and After School Club gate, which is marked at the front of the school, to drop off or pick up your child.
A member of staff will respond and open the gate for you.
Please be careful you secure the gate.
Parents are NOT ALLOWED to enter the classrooms to retrieve personal items that their children may have neglected to bring home at the conclusion of the school day.
If your child leaves a bag, PE kit, or lunchbox at home, it must stay there until the next day.
Could all after-school club parents kindly take note of the following? -.
If a different individual will be picking up your child, you must notify the school office and provide the password.
Give this password to the person picking up your child so they can give it to a member of the after-school staff when the child is picked up.
If you anticipate being late, please let us know as soon as possible by calling the After School Club at (7542 182394).
Fees must be paid in advance in cash or by check.
Please be aware that children picked up after 5.30 pm will be subject to a $5 late fee.
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Our goal at Middleton Parish Breakfast and After School Club is to give all of our kids a fun, safe, warm, and educational atmosphere where they may play and learn.
Four qualified and seasoned employees work in our before and after school programme.
The After School Club is offered from 3:20 to 5:30. You must use the Breakfast and After School Club gate, which is marked at the front of the school, to drop off or pick up your child.
A member of staff will respond and open the gate for you.
Please be careful you secure the gate.
Parents are NOT ALLOWED to enter the classrooms to retrieve personal items that their children may have neglected to bring home at the conclusion of the school day.
If your child leaves a bag, PE kit, or lunchbox at home, it must stay there until the next day.
Could all after-school club parents kindly take note of the following? -.
If a different individual will be picking up your child, you must notify the school office and provide the password.
Give this password to the person picking up your child so they can give it to a member of the after-school staff when the child is picked up.
If you anticipate being late, please let us know as soon as possible by calling the After School Club at (7542 182394).
Fees must be paid in advance in cash or by check.
Please be aware that children picked up after 5.30 pm will be subject to a $5 late fee.
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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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B-
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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 | 25.3 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 103 | 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 | 53% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 102 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 48% 2 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 101 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 50% 11 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 61% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Middleton Parish Church School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
