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Smallwood CofE Primary School
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Smallwood CofE Primary School
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- Smallwood CW11 2UR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching of phonics ensures most pupils secure standard in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Exciting curriculum prepares pupils well for next stages.
Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained in phonics, helping children quickly become successful readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-designed; helps pupils build effectively on prior learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to develop understanding of other cultures need improvement. Challenge most able writers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Weaknesses in written communication skills and multiplication fluency require attention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics is good. Writing progress noted as an area for improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make good progress due to tailored support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good with excellent conduct and manners being the norm.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for those struggling with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes with rare disruptions, strong adherence to school rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils read well, but some struggle with fluency in multiplication.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive tailored support and make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and support lead to good achievement from starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; staff trained and vigilant. Site is secure and parents feel children are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about staying fit and healthy; understand potential dangers like social media risks.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know the importance of regular attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly stated their children are safe and well-cared-for.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved through opportunities to contribute to their children's record of progress and celebrate home learning.
Extracurricular Activities: School clubs provide diverse experiences including wheelchair rugby and indoor athletics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are encouraged to do their best; effective relationships with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress due to quality teaching across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure quality teaching and learning; professional development for staff.
Teacher Engagement: Supported by reduced marking expectations and 'Well-being Wednesdays'.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to challenge the most able pupils more, especially in writing.
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About Us
Smallwood CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 178 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 74% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.41% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 102 | 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 | 80% 5 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 7.66% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 107 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 6 | 102 | 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 | 85% 20 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 8.07% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 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 | 65% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.47% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Smallwood CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
