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Princes School
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- Liverpool L8 1YQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use precise planning to ensure that pupils consistently work towards attaining ambitious personalised targets.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make outstanding progress across all areas; the curriculum is broad, balanced, and effectively enriches pupils' experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Quicker progress in key stage 2 than in key stage 1 due to barriers before joining Princes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers have very high expectations, ensuring excellent progress in both reading and maths through challenging tasks and goals.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff go the extra mile to ensure every pupil is supported for the fastest possible progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a calm, orderly, and considerate manner, with embedded strategies for self-regulation well managed by staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school plays a leading role in supporting pupils with particular SEN and disabilities, providing focused strategies and effective collaboration with external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school's work to keep children safe is exemplary with vigilant staff and clear safeguarding procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are skilled at communicating with pupils who find it challenging to express themselves, ensuring pupils are well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak glowingly about the school, praising it for transforming their children's lives and its help in developing their ability to support their children.
Parental Involvement: The school works in partnership with parents to ensure children's well-being and positive mental health.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of sporting activities and enrichment opportunities, including boccia and swimming.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has access to facilities at partner schools, enhancing the pupils' learning experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and enjoy opportunities to develop their professional skills, contributing to the school's continuous improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations and expert questioning enable pupils to achieve ambitious personalised targets.
Teaching Staff Challenges: None noted; teaching staff are commended for their high expectations and effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to assess pupils' skills are robust and developmental, ensuring effective teaching.
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About Us
Princes School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 210 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 9.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.31% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below 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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.75% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | 0% | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.47% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | - | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Princes School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
