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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
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- Rochdale OL11 2HB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils' literacy and numeracy skills are reinforced in subjects across the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are rising quickly.
Areas Needing Improvement: Children鈥檚 reading skills in the early years are not developed as well as they could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics across the school are rising quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff changes and extra adult support are used to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes to their work are outstanding; behavior is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make good use of additional funding and deploy staff effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and say bullying never happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Highly effective relationships ensure high self-esteem and resilience among pupils. Safety measures include e-safety posters and encouraging daily exercise.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the school, highlighting children's happiness and good progress.
Parental Involvement: Regular parents鈥� evenings, reports home, newsletters, and workshops invite parents to support their child鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular sporting, academic, and artistic clubs, as well as residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-supervised school grounds are used excellently during playtime.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are encouraged to undertake a wide variety of training and share good practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching and learning culture lead to accurate assessment and significant progress for pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective partnerships with teaching assistants and rigorous assessments of pupils' achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not provide the most able pupils with work that is challenging enough.
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About Us
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 207 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 45% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.48% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 43% 2 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.57% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 99 | 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 | 45% 18 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 5.69% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.61% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
