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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Hyndburn BB5 3DD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children develop a love of reading as soon as they start in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning a broad and balanced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff have not received training in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use their knowledge of multiplication and division to help them when learning something new in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are quick to identify pupils who may need extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in the calm and orderly environment that leaders have created.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND succeed because of the precise support they receive from well-trained support staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen often, and any incidents are dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about safety through the PHSE curriculum.
Parent Feedback: This view is reflected in many parents鈥� comments.
Parental Involvement: Leaders take appropriate action in response to concerns raised.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the daily school radio broadcast they create, and the charity work they undertake.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enrich pupils鈥� personal development through activities and class discussions.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment information is used well to plan what pupils need to learn next.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are confident to teach the curriculum in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff have not received training in all subjects.
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About Us
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 157 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Here at St. Paul's, we take great pride in the fact that we are a Church of England institution with strong ties to the parish of Oswaldtwistle and the Church of St. Paul.
In May 2016, St. Paul's was correctly rated as a good school by OFSTED, and we are now working to achieve exceptional status by making continuous improvements.
All of our students may receive a personalised and meaningful education in a secure, loving, and healthy atmosphere thanks to our small class sizes.
The Christian message of love, joy, and celebration of humanity ensures that our school atmosphere is one in which all children feel welcome and are able to grow thanks to our Christian vision and work as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.
Our long-term, strategic objective is to raise the bar even higher and secure exceptional standards for every student.
We have a strong team that is dedicated to giving our students the best results possible and giving our community members better life prospects.
Students at St. Paul's leave this school having made true accomplishments, which is reflected in their academic and non-academic advancement. This is because of the school's sincere dedication, strong leadership, excellent teaching, and exciting curriculum.
You are welcome to get in touch with the school office to arrange a visit to see St. Paul's in action.
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In May 2016, St. Paul's was correctly rated as a good school by OFSTED, and we are now working to achieve exceptional status by making continuous improvements.
All of our students may receive a personalised and meaningful education in a secure, loving, and healthy atmosphere thanks to our small class sizes.
The Christian message of love, joy, and celebration of humanity ensures that our school atmosphere is one in which all children feel welcome and are able to grow thanks to our Christian vision and work as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.
Our long-term, strategic objective is to raise the bar even higher and secure exceptional standards for every student.
We have a strong team that is dedicated to giving our students the best results possible and giving our community members better life prospects.
Students at St. Paul's leave this school having made true accomplishments, which is reflected in their academic and non-academic advancement. This is because of the school's sincere dedication, strong leadership, excellent teaching, and exciting curriculum.
You are welcome to get in touch with the school office to arrange a visit to see St. Paul's in action.
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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 |
A-
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 52% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.4% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well 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 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 95 | 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 | 62% 11 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below 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 | 108 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 95 | 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 | 73% 3 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.08% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well Above 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 70% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1