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Penketh Primary School
- Primary
- Penketh WA5 2QY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained to teach the phonics programme. Reading is a priority as soon as children enter the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured all pupils study an ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in early years needs better mapping of vocabulary and knowledge. Some teachers need more effective strategies.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident readers by the time they leave key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive timely support to catch up quickly if they do not keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well at school. They have good attitudes to learning and are keen to do well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide effective support, ensuring pupils with SEND access the same curriculum content as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with incidents of unkindness or bullying quickly and well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils and their families very well, identify risks swiftly, and work closely with external agencies.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors spoke with some parents and considered their responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View and provide feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of after-school activities, such as football, choir, and rugby.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy visits to the local museum and residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the support that leaders provide to help them manage their well-being and workload effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check pupils鈥� understanding and support learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively in most year groups.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are not selecting the most effective strategies or activities to support pupils鈥� learning.
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About Us
Penketh Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 21.5 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 63% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.92% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 110 5 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 101 | 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 | 88% 7 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 11.61% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | 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 | 105 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 101 | 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% 18 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 11.27% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.26% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 3rd 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penketh Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1