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Northway Primary and Nursery School
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Northway Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Liverpool L15 7JQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have put in place a strong phonics programme. Staff are suitably trained to deliver this programme well.
Success of the Curriculum: Overall, leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. Subject leaders have identified the essential knowledge that they want pupils to learn from the early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders have not checked that teachers are delivering their curriculums as they intend.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some children and pupils have fallen behind with their phonic knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support children and pupils who fall behind with reading to catch up quickly enough.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils appreciate leaders' efforts to increase staff鈥檚 expectations of pupils鈥� conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders' systems for identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND are not as effective as they should be.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured that staff receive appropriate safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Some parents shared views that leaders鈥� recent improvements to the behaviour policy are not having a strong enough impact.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage with a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports and music clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge. In some subjects, teachers use their expertise to deliver the curriculum well.
Impact on Student Progress: In some subjects, pupils develop misconceptions. They do not develop a rich body of subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not deliver the curriculum as leaders intend.
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About Us
Northway Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 401 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have a lot of pride in our school.
It is a successful school with a team of skilled, motivated, and hardworking employees who are committed to providing the finest education possible for your child.
Any school's success depends on its students, therefore I'm thrilled that our students are so well-behaved, enthusiastic, and driven.
In order to give its students the greatest learning environment possible, Northway School exists.
We are honoured to have won the Sing Up and Eco Schools Awards, the Active Mark given by Sports England, the National Healthy Schools Award, and the Basic Skills Quality Mark.
Some of your questions can be answered on the internet, but we encourage you to visit Northway in person to truly understand its unique culture.
You'll find a busy, dedicated school where students study in a welcoming, caring environment.
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We have a lot of pride in our school.
It is a successful school with a team of skilled, motivated, and hardworking employees who are committed to providing the finest education possible for your child.
Any school's success depends on its students, therefore I'm thrilled that our students are so well-behaved, enthusiastic, and driven.
In order to give its students the greatest learning environment possible, Northway School exists.
We are honoured to have won the Sing Up and Eco Schools Awards, the Active Mark given by Sports England, the National Healthy Schools Award, and the Basic Skills Quality Mark.
Some of your questions can be answered on the internet, but we encourage you to visit Northway in person to truly understand its unique culture.
You'll find a busy, dedicated school where students study in a welcoming, caring environment.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 102 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 56% 12 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 8 | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 68% 23 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 45% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 - 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 Northway Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1