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Pike Fold Primary School
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Pike Fold Primary School
- Primary
- Manchester M9 8QP
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| Previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers provide a stimulating curriculum with tasks that are interesting and fun. Literacy and numeracy skills are well planned.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' attainment is rising, and good progress is evident across the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Target setting and use of individual progress data in lesson planning and marking need enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Almost all Year 6 pupils made at least expected progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special needs receive personalized support, leading to good achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, with positive attitudes towards school and good relationships with peers and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Specific Language Impairment receive good quality support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are very well cared for and feel safe; bullying is quickly dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care and safeguarding arrangements are robust.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents feel their children are happy, safe, and make good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting tasks and create a positive learning atmosphere.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching results in pupils learning well over time, with some outstanding instruction.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is regularly monitored, and targeted support is provided where needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Use of individual progress data and consistency in marking could improve.
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About Us
Pike Fold Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 452 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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It is a tremendous joy and honour for me as the head teacher of Pike Fold Primary School to welcome you to our school website.
In Blackley, North Manchester, there is a sizable elementary school called Pike Fold.
We are deeply committed to ensuring that the school thrives by offering a supportive and engaging learning environment. We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic school with grounds that foster and encourage our children's academic development.
Every child is valued at Pike Fold, where we also support their social, emotional, academic, and physical growth so they can reach their greatest potential in all facets of life.
All of our kids should graduate from Pike Fold as lifelong learners with the academic chops and emotional fortitude to handle any obstacles they may face.
Your school days are supposed to be the finest days of your life, and we work hard to help the kids who attend our school realise this.
Being the head teacher of this school is an absolute honour, and I am proud of everyone who helps in any way to offer our kids access to possibilities and a high-quality education.
I want the students to leave Pike Fold having done their absolute best and to look back with really pleasant and positive memories of the people, occasions, and their time at this school.
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In Blackley, North Manchester, there is a sizable elementary school called Pike Fold.
We are deeply committed to ensuring that the school thrives by offering a supportive and engaging learning environment. We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic school with grounds that foster and encourage our children's academic development.
Every child is valued at Pike Fold, where we also support their social, emotional, academic, and physical growth so they can reach their greatest potential in all facets of life.
All of our kids should graduate from Pike Fold as lifelong learners with the academic chops and emotional fortitude to handle any obstacles they may face.
Your school days are supposed to be the finest days of your life, and we work hard to help the kids who attend our school realise this.
Being the head teacher of this school is an absolute honour, and I am proud of everyone who helps in any way to offer our kids access to possibilities and a high-quality education.
I want the students to leave Pike Fold having done their absolute best and to look back with really pleasant and positive memories of the people, occasions, and their time at this school.
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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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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 61% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.08% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 65% 1 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.65% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 64% 13 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 8.7% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | 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 | 109 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 77% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.2% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pike Fold Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1