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St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby
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St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby
- Primary
- Willoughby with Sloothby LN13 9NH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes reading; phonics teaching is consistent and books are suitable.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, but some struggling pupils do not receive adequate support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in mathematics is well designed, yet not consistently strong across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure the curriculum content is clear and assess pupils' knowledge effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Long-term plans exist, but essential knowledge identification from early years to Year 6 is necessary.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment usage to inform next steps in learning needs effectiveness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy mathematics and use mathematical vocabulary well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive relationships with staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils talk confidently about their learning, displaying positive attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils who struggle to read do not get the support they need to catch up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some SEND pupils do not make adequate progress due to inconsistent support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Training has improved support for SEND pupils, though target setting needs ambition.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal quickly with any incidents of bullying and pupils know who to go to if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding and regular staff training.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and find staff approachable.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils like the wide range of extra-curricular clubs on offer.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: There is inconsistency in delivering the school's phonics programme, affecting some students' reading progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not intervene quickly enough when pupils struggle, and some do not pronounce sounds correctly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There is no consistent approach to assessing foundation subjects.
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About Us
St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 135 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 25.8 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 58% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 5.83% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 104 6 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 95 | 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 | 53% 30 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 7.65% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | 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 | 110 10 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 6 | 94 | 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 | 83% 33 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.21% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | 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 | 100 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 50% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
