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Sherdley Primary School
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Sherdley Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA9 4HA
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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: Teaching of mathematics and reading is especially strong.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers should provide more detail on how to improve pupils' writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective action has improved teaching quality in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support sessions address gaps in learning effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit good conduct, manners, and respect, reflecting a positive ethos.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs are supported well by trained staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand different forms of bullying; they trust adults to keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and rigorously followed.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the care, guidance, and support provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to play an important part in their child鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities contribute to personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to places like nature reserves enrich the curriculum and learning experience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and receive strong support from subject leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Better-quality teaching has led to improved pupil progress, especially in reading and math.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching is assessed rigorously, leading to consistent improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A legacy of weak teaching still affects some older pupils' outcomes.
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Sherdley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 440 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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| 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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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 25.8 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 57% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.76% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 102 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 49% 3 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 10.58% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 100 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 100 | 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% 23 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.59% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 99 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 29% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
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24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sherdley Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
