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Parkgate Primary School
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Parkgate Primary School
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- Neston CH64 6SW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, helping pupils become successful readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, engaging, and stimulating, ensuring knowledge and skill development across subjects.
Foundational Skills: Strong in early reading and maths, but early writing needs emphasis
Success of the Curriculum: Effective across subjects, exploits local and beyond resources
Areas Needing Improvement: Some middle leaders need more guidance to improve teaching quality in their subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Clarity in some subject concepts needed
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics, surpassing national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular teacher assessments and meetings ensure pupils needing support are identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes towards learning, and develop strong relationships with teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 cohort met expected standards in key areas
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk in phonics supported well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show real consideration, zest for learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Good systems are in place to identify and support pupils with SEND, leading to positive learning outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Systems lack clarity, hindering full support assurance
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are good at resolving bullying issues quickly, and pupils feel safe at the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong safeguarding culture exists with excellent staff-pupil relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective
Parent Feedback: Most parents are highly supportive, praising the exciting and inspiring curriculum.
Parental Involvement: Transition arrangements and regular curriculum meetings help parents support their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various extracurricular activities including music lessons and sports competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced outdoor areas stimulate children鈥檚 curiosity and support engaging activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range including clubs, music, residential visits
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the regular high-quality training and support from leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching in English and math has greatly boosted student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and training sessions help maintain high teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers adapt lessons for success
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers know pupils' needs well, aiding success
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders need more precise guidance to enhance teaching standards in all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need clearer subject concept emphasis
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Parkgate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 172 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 81% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.11% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 76% 6 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 9.28% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 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 | 70% 3 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 17 | 8.77% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 67% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 7.98% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkgate Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1