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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
- Primary
- Bolton BL5 1EN
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics are consistently good.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned, often linking subjects for practical, hands-on experiences making learning real.
Areas Needing Improvement: The use of assessment information to match work to pupils' needs, especially higher attainers, needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading is significantly above average and above average in writing. Maths attainment is broadly average.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilful support ensures pupils falling behind, including those with special needs, make progress at the same good rate as their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, work sensibly when not supervised, and say they feel completely safe at school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs receive skilful support ensuring they progress at the same good rate as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are certain there is no bullying and know what to do if it occurs. They feel completely safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The provision for pupils' welfare and safety is consistently good, creating a secure environment for learners.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously agree that their children are safe and happy with their experiences at the school.
Parental Involvement: The school's engagement with parents and carers is considered good, strongly appreciated by parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a good range of extracurricular activities including sports, choral singing, and residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Major building work on the outside provision was noted, but otherwise, children are well cared for in a stimulating environment.
Teacher Engagement: Good relationships between adults and pupils with consistently good behaviour were observed in lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Good quality teaching explains the good learning over time, maintaining above average standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Learning slows when work does not meet pupils' needs appropriately, especially for higher attaining pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The marking of pupils' work is inconsistent in the guidance provided on what to do next to improve.
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About Us
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 25.8 | 26.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 107 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 83% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.95% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 84% 9 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 11.01% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 97 | 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 | 75% 19 | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 10 | 9.35% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 56% | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.84% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1