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St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
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St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2LZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is highly effective
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides many opportunities for pupils to learn about interesting themes, subjects and topics
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are not promoted well across other subjects
Foundational Skills: Key stage 2 lacks understanding of important vocabulary, hindering reading comprehension
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious but inconsistent delivery affects overall performance
Areas Needing Improvement: Identifying and addressing learning gaps in key subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvement in reading is stronger than writing and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders make good use of additional funding to help eligible pupils overcome their barriers to learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are eager to learn
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained staff support phonics learning effectively
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour, learning rarely interrupted
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment below national average; vocabulary comprehension issues
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported and make good progress
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems and well-chosen resources enhance access
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; the strong culture of safeguarding across the school leads to pupils feeling safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vulnerable pupils receive the necessary support they need in class and staff are trained to provide specific support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective
Parent Feedback: Parents were highly positive in their praise for the school
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents and carers of pupils with SEND
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils鈥� experiences are enhanced by the many trips, visitors and the wide range of extracurricular activities available to them
Outdoor Facilities: Adults provide a range of interesting activities in classrooms and in the well-planned outdoor area
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs like family Zumba and martial arts offered
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; all staff are provided with good professional support and training
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants make an important contribution to the good progress that pupils make
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have strong subject knowledge. The quality of teaching and use of assessment are consistently good throughout the school
Teaching Staff Challenges: Tasks do not stretch the most able pupils sufficiently, limiting some pupils鈥� opportunities to reach the highest standards in their work
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About Us
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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 |
A+
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B+
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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 | 21.6 | 18.6 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 99 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 100 | 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 37% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 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 | 40% 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 101 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 6 | 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 | 48% 15 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 97 | 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 | 33% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1