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Newton-le-Willows Primary School
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School
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- St. Helens WA12 9UF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in early years and Year 1 make good progress in reading, especially their understanding of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and includes strong music provision.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increased challenge needed for most-able pupils, especially in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress from their starting points in writing and mathematics. Pupils鈥� attainment in reading is significantly above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided to pupils who need it to prevent them falling behind their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and around school; they are friendly, courteous and eager to please.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership of the provision for pupils with special educational needs and disability is very effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils and parents agree that the school is a safe learning environment; bullying is rare and handled appropriately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that the pupils are cared for exceptionally well with a range of extra provisions like nurture group, breakfast club, and after-school clubs.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's efforts, reporting that the staff 'go the extra mile' for pupils and families.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents with surveys and acts on feedback, such as increasing practical investigations in science.
Extracurricular Activities: Participation rates in extracurricular activities at lunchtimes and after school have increased significantly, particularly for girls.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are becoming highly adept at assessing pupils鈥� progress and providing work at just the right level of difficulty.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good or better progress due to effective teaching plans and assessments.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Thorough and reliable assessment systems are in place, ensuring accurate assessment information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teaching assistants provide variable quality of support in lessons.
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About Us
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 629 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 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 | 42% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.76% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 105 4 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 66% 15 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 10.58% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 51% 1 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 8.59% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 52% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.54% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
