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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
- Primary
- Rossendale BB4 6DX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching starts early with planned checks to support fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned yet recent changes limit full impact.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too soon to see full impact in subjects other than English and Maths.
Foundational Skills: Focus on reading with positive impact on phonics; gaps remain in reading, writing, maths
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculum ambitious but not fully embedded and effective yet
Areas Needing Improvement: Address gaps in knowledge, particularly for pupils with SEND
Support for Falling Behind: Staff make regular checks and ensure extra support for those struggling.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Checks in place for maths and reading, but overall performance needs improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Mixed; most behave well but some need more guidance.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement low, especially in English and math
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support being developed but not fully effective
Behaviour and Attitudes: Variable behavior; some pupils struggle with emotions
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work closely with professionals for accurate identification and adaptation.
Support for SEND Pupils: School supports teachers to meet varying needs but achievement is variable
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents dealt with quickly, ensuring safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on safeguarding training and student welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding; open culture
Parent Feedback: Parents' views collected via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to engage at school start.
Extracurricular Activities: Various clubs like dancing, running, and football.
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious outdoor areas including a fairy garden.
Extracurricular Activities: Appreciated sporting activities; participation encouraged
Teacher Engagement: New curriculum plans implemented; teacher engagement addressed via training.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks in math and English; other subjects lagging.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New staff roles with limited experience; incoming training required.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective in some subjects, but systems needed for others.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistencies in behavior management impacting learning
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About Us
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 150 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Balladen, everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued by the school community. Through a rigorous curriculum, we foster curiosity and a love of learning so that every child can realise their full potential. Nurture and positivity are at the heart of our school and pupils are encouraged to believe in themselves, respect others and work together.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 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 | 97 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 23% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.2 | 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 | 101 8 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 7 | 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 | 52% 32 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 13 | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well 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 | 109 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 10 | 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 | 84% 41 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 43% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1