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Old Hall Primary School
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- Bury BL8 4LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Skilled staff in Reception ensure children quickly develop early skills in number and writing using high-quality texts to inspire.
Success of the Curriculum: Your vibrant and engaging school curriculum reflects the school鈥檚 motto. Pupils welcome the many enrichment activities provided.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders must use more precise criteria to measure the effectiveness of actions in improvement plans.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements have led to higher standards in mathematics and writing, with pupils achieving well.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive effective support like additional reading and extra tuition.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, are polite, and keen to do their best.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders provide effective teaching and support, with staff having a range of skills including sign language and speech therapy.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and teachers quickly sort out any incidents. Staff teach pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have developed a nurturing and caring approach which pupils value, feeling confident to speak up when worried.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate hardworking staff and the wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Parents of children with SEN praise staff support.
Parental Involvement: Reception teacher works closely with parents and nurseries from the start, continuous partnership with parents throughout.
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers provide opportunities including computer coding, dance, football and art.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 1 pupils collect natural materials from the school garden for artwork, and daily running promotes health.
Teacher Engagement: Staff engage in numerous training opportunities and share expertise among each other and other schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies have led to improved mathematics and writing skills across key stages.
Teaching Staff Challenges: None specifically highlighted; the report notes skilled staff and leadership promoting strong teaching practices.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on learning and skilled teaching methods have significantly raised academic standards.
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About Us
Old Hall Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 189 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 25.8 | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 73% | 58.5% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.44% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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% 4 | 62.17% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 8.5% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 81% 2 | 65.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 6.85% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 79% | 63.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.79% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Old Hall Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1