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Simms Cross Primary School
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Simms Cross Primary School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 7QS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are trained well to deliver the phonics programme with confidence and expertise.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has successfully designed a curriculum that is ambitious and well adapted to capitalise on pupils鈥� interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the school has not ensured that it identifies and addresses gaps in knowledge that some pupils have.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils at Kingsway Primary Academy School are confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: They swiftly identify pupils who find reading more difficult and make sure that these pupils receive the support that they need to keep up with their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully towards one another and to adults. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere that enables pupils to focus well on their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff collaborate with parents, the local authority, and other external agencies to secure appropriate support for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are skilled at adapting the delivery of the curriculum so that pupils with SEND can learn well.
Parent Feedback: The school forges positive relationships with parents. Staff keep parents abreast of how well their children are learning the curriculum.
Parental Involvement: Staff work collaboratively with parents and carers to secure appropriate support for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from opportunities to take part in activities such as rugby, martial arts, and being a member of the gospel choir.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils also enjoy visiting local farms, theatres, and castles.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and enjoy working in this school.
Impact on Student Progress: Typically, this helps pupils, including those with SEND, to build a deep body of subject knowledge over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Trustees ensure that staff are released to attend training regularly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff routinely check that pupils have secured earlier learning before moving on to new concepts.
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About Us
Simms Cross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 243 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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As a part of the Warrington Primary Academy Trust, Simms Cross Primary School works together with the Trust's other member schools in accordance with a single overall guiding concept. Our organization's dedication to having high standards for every child serves as the foundation for every decision we make as a business. We are excited about any educational approaches that could make our children's lives better. We embed our core values into our teams and the greater school community to support our enthusiastic faculty who are committed to delivering a high-quality education. To learn more information about a certain school, please choose it from the list below.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 22.6 | 8.8 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 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 | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 40% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.04% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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.
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.
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Simms Cross Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
