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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Warrington WA2 9AD
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers place high emphasis on English and mathematics skills, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum meets pupils' needs more closely and engages them well. Pupils say that their lessons are fun and enjoyable.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not yet have enough opportunities to develop their reading skills across all areas of the curriculum and to read more widely across different subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in need of additional support are very well supported by a range of additional adults, including achievement mentors. Effective support is put in place quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Pupils feel safe, show positive attitudes to learning, and value fun learning. They enjoy taking responsibility and demonstrate concern for others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in reading is not yet as good as in writing or mathematics but is improving. Pupils make good progress overall.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils鈥� needs are identified quickly and they are very well supported by a range of additional adults. The inclusion manager monitors their achievements closely.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are adamant that on the very rare occasions when bullying happens, it is dealt with effectively by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works exceptionally well with external agencies to support pupils who may be vulnerable. Support is provided early, often during the Early Years.
Parent Feedback: Most parents agree that the school ensures good behaviour and deals effectively with bullying.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils consider that the school values all its pupils and supports them in making good progress and achieving well.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities which are well attended, including a holidays club and many sporting activities.
Teacher Engagement: Most lessons are well planned to meet the needs of differing pupil groups. Teachers ensure pupils experience a wide-ranging and enriched curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved and is now good, leading to good progress for all groups of pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality marking and feedback help pupils improve their work. Pupils regularly assess their own work, discussing it with teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small minority of teaching requires improvement. Some lessons do not make clear what pupils of different abilities are expected to learn.
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About Us
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 474 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 25.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 70% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.92% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 105 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 101 | 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 | 77% 14 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 11.61% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 101 | 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 | 63% 4 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 11.27% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 67% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.26% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above 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 | 3rd 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1