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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
- Primary
- Wyre FY6 8JB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy solving mathematical problems and conducting scientific investigations.
Success of the Curriculum: The improvements that leaders have made to teaching now enable most pupils to make strong and sustained progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: The progress of some of the school鈥檚 most-able pupils is not consistently good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, behave well and say that they feel safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Previous underachievement in key stage 1 has now been stemmed.
Support for Falling Behind: All pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are now receiving additional support.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school now makes appropriate use of additional funding to support those pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers help them to learn how to keep safe in different situations, including when using the internet.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff are vigilant in looking after pupils鈥� welfare.
Parent Feedback: Most parents applaud the school鈥檚 work.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and governors work well with parents and increasingly seek their views and opinions.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of extra-curricular clubs, including for sport, choir and computing, enhance the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: Both environments have been structured so that children can explore their ideas and interests and undertake challenges set by teaching staff.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are a committed team. They are receptive to advice and training to develop their practice and improve pupils鈥� learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: External moderation of teachers鈥� assessments in reading, writing and mathematics has ensured that these are accurate.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved since the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Support staff are a valued part of the teaching team and many make a strong contribution to teaching and learning.
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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 202 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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We hope you will enjoy learning more about life at Carr Head Primary while visiting our website. Our goal at Carr Head Primary School is to give students an education that will help them reach their greatest potential. For each youngster, difficult yet reasonable goals are set. Additionally, we offer a setting where kids can feel safe and appreciated, where they are each regarded as unique individuals and supported in discovering their own unique skills. A balanced, all-around education is seen to be essential for preparing students to assume their roles as responsible, contributing individuals in a society that is always evolving. Our curriculum aligns with the 2014 National Curriculum and offers a variety of engaging learning opportunities where kids can pursue their own interests within a defined framework. A highly dedicated and qualified staff works arduously to uphold the excellent standards for which Carr Head is renowned while also delivering fascinating and engaging lessons that are pertinent and appropriate for the students' abilities. The school received a Good overall effectiveness rating during the 2017 OfSTED Inspection. Pupils have the chance to take part in an expanding variety of extracurricular activities. Our school has a "open door" policy, so parents are always invited to drop by. Our school depends heavily on partnerships for its smooth operation, and we value parents as essential members of this community.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 78% 23 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 1 | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 55% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1