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Pewithall School
- Primary
- Halton WA7 4XQ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A particular strength is pupils鈥� achievement in their knowledge of letters and the sounds they make (phonics).
Success of the Curriculum: The outstanding curriculum, including a wide range of additional activities and experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school is aware of the need to develop further the planning of some activities to make the best use of the outdoor learning provision.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics, reading, writing and in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests are high by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective action is taken to enable the very few pupils who do not meet the standard in Year 1 to catch up in Year 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Their attendance, behaviour and attitudes towards school are outstanding and demonstrate a real love of learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The few pupils who are disabled or who have special educational needs achieve exceptionally well to reach their full potential because the school has in-depth knowledge of their specific needs and caters for these extremely effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about different forms of bullying, including cyber bullying and the dangers of social media and other internet use.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The exemplary behaviour and attitudes of pupils contribute to the outstanding, caring ethos of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved.
Parental Involvement: The high quality of regular, ongoing communication with parents enables them to take a full and supportive role in the partnership between home and school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school is also proud of its sporting achievements and has well-considered plans for spending the additional government funding for primary school sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are proud of the school鈥檚 outdoor woodland learning environment for which the school recently achieved a Green Tree Gold Award.
Teacher Engagement: Morale is high. Teachers are held to account by rigorous performance management systems but are also well supported with training opportunities for their continuing professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching across the school is outstanding overall and never less than good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasions, this challenge, particularly for the most able, could be introduced at an earlier stage in a lesson or activity to maximise its impact.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are aware of the need to observe lessons with a more rigorous focus on the impact of teaching on the precise progress being made by individuals and groups of pupils.
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About Us
Pewithall School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 213 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 25.8 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.04% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 96 | 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% | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 21 | 8.09% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 99 | 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% 5 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 14 | 8.58% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 72% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.85% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 - 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 - 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pewithall School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1