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St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 4EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well so pupils know the sounds that letters represent.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is now well designed and well structured.
Areas Needing Improvement: Current pupils鈥� spelling is weak.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment at the end of Year 6 has improved in each of the last three years.
Support for Falling Behind: There is a good focus on helping children catch up if they fall behind in their reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning and concentrate in lessons, staff deal well with any behaviour issues.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same subjects as all other pupils and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff have followed up and dealt well with bullying and name-calling issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff make sure that the site is safe and secure.
Parent Feedback: We considered the views of parents who responded to the school鈥檚 own parent survey.
Parental Involvement: The school should work with its partners, particularly parents and carers, to raise attendance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use the new curriculum to build pupils鈥� knowledge and skills over time in each subject.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have high expectations in each subject, building resilience in pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have turned the school around partly due to the undoubted skills of senior leaders and subject leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Pupils鈥� spelling is weak due to past inadequate teaching.
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About Us
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 27% 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 |
B+
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 21.6 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 100 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 101 | 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 98 | 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 | 27% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.41% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | 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 5 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 43% 8 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.42% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 96 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 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 | 35% 10 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 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 | 25% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.87% | 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 | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1