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Rushcroft Primary School
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Rushcroft Primary School
- Primary
- Shaw and Crompton OL2 7YL
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in English throughout Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Achievement and teaching have improved to good since the last inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Higher-ability pupils lack challenge in Key Stage 2, particularly in writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make faster progress in Year 6, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Close and intense support helps narrow performance gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in classes and the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs are identified carefully and make faster progress with one-to-one support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and understand different forms of bullying, including cyber bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school integrates those with special educational needs and behavior difficulties well into daily life.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents feel that school provides a caring environment and that their children are happy and enjoy coming to school.
Parental Involvement: The partnership between the school and parents is very strong.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of learning experiences and after-school activities for all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Support staff are used particularly well in Year 6.
Impact on Student Progress: Parents confirmed that their children make good progress due to good teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The headteacher and deputy headteacher observe lessons and give feedback to help teachers improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers miss opportunities to use modern technology to improve their teaching.
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About Us
Rushcroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 173 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 43 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you from Rushcroft Primary School as executive head teacher. We take great delight in the excellent work being done in the classroom. We put a lot of effort into educating our kids to become thoughtful, self-assured, dependable, compassionate adults who have a healthy respect for other people. Every student in our school matters, and we make sure that they all have the chance to succeed and meet high standards. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where kids can realise their full potential and contribute to society in the greatest way possible by being happy, caring, safe, and stimulated. We think we've built a community where kids may participate and interact in a wide range of engaging educational experiences that explore everyone's interests and skills. All of our students have unique talents, passions, and potential, which we value and promote so they can achieve high levels of academic, athletic, and creative success. All decisions made in regards to our pupils are based on this philosophy and the goals of the 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 43.3 | 25.8 | 32.7 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.29% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well 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 | 104 6 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 98 | 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 | 60% 28 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.75% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below 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 | 98 5 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 103 | 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 | 32% 20 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.49% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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
43 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rushcroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1