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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Padiham BB12 8HT
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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: The school ensures that all pupils benefit from the same ambitious phonics programme, but books often mismatch pupils' reading abilities.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has clarified what pupils are expected to learn but faces variability in curriculum delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school should review how it evaluates the effectiveness of subject curriculums to identify and respond to weaknesses.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 reached below national averages in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra reading support receive help, but it sometimes lacks precision.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils do not consistently adhere to the school's expectations of conduct, especially during unstructured times.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum for pupils with SEND is now appropriately ambitious, and the school identifies these pupils early.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a positive appreciation for differences and enjoy various confidence-building activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Occasionally, inappropriate behaviours are not addressed effectively, which can put pupils at risk.
Parental Involvement: The school arranges clubs for families, such as pasta club, where they cook together.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors met with parents at the start of the school day and took account of their responses.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils participate in activities like 'Fishing Fridays' and learning to play musical instruments.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils regularly use the school's woodland area as part of their learning activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and feel supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: There is some variability in how consistently subject curriculums are delivered, impacting students' progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some learning activities are not well designed to help pupils acquire important knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School's checks on pupils鈥� learning are not robust, leading to unidentified errors and misconceptions.
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About Us
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 328 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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From when the doors open at 8am to the end of the wide variety of after-school club activities, the rooms of St Leonards hum with the excitement and enthusiasm of children seeking to develop their skills and expand their knowledge of the world. We believe children learn best through personal experiences so all our staff work hard to place learning in a real context, relevant to the child. This means you may be drawn into anything from solving the problems left behind by the big bad wolf who will only return the three little pigs when the answers are discovered, to trying out some of the sports of the winter olympics so you can write with true understanding of how the competitors zoom down each slope, to unveiling the mysteries which are baffling even Sherlock Holmes in Victorian England. We are aware that children perform better when they feel secure and content, and St. Leonard's offers a loving, familial environment that is brimming with joy. It is a setting where every child is encouraged to realise their full potential and is given the tools necessary to have the highest aspirations and uphold the highest standards. All of our kids are capable of aiming high! . cultivate a heart that values both their own significant contribution to the community and the needs of others. explore many healthy living and active lifestyle options to maintain their physical health. Please come by whenever you like. You are always welcome here.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 51% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 107 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 57% 16 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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% 13 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 13 | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 60% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1