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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 1DF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan activities stimulating pupils鈥� curiosity, promoting reading, writing, and mathematical skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an exciting curriculum that captures their interests, broadens their experiences, and supports their good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to consistently challenge pupils, particularly the most able, and improve practice in marking and assessing work across all year groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' performance in reading, writing, and mathematics has greatly improved. Their attainment was the best in the last five years.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants work together exceptionally well to promote learning and provide targeted support for pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, courteous, and respectful towards adults and peers, demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support from experienced staff, leading to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school effectively ensures pupil safety with comprehensive safeguarding policies and partnerships with various organizations. Bullying rarely happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's ethos builds culture of respect, ensuring pupils' welfare. Pupils know how to stay safe online and are well looked after.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents feel their children are safe, well looked after, and make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Leaders' work to engage parents in their children's learning is not fully developed and requires exploration of new ways to involve them.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers lunchtime and after-school clubs, competitive sports, and various musical instrument lessons, enhancing pupils' skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy using wheeled toys and participating in outdoor activities like obstacle courses, sand and water play, and observing snails.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work well together and are supported through good training, leading to improved teaching skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders' monitoring and teachers' determination have secured good outcomes for pupils, with significant improvements in key subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observations, assessments, and performance management ensure the quality of teaching remains good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work needs to be done to ensure the best marking practices are shared and to improve pupils' resilience and willingness to try new things.
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About Us
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 276 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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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Being the headteacher of this well-liked and prosperous school and working with a committed staff and enthusiastic, animated students makes me proud. In addition to having close ties to Christ Church and neighbourhood mosques, we collaborate closely with parents, school governors, and the local community. We therefore strive to offer a fulfilling educational experience in a courteous and secure setting. We work hard to deliver a motivating, diverse curriculum that fosters a love of learning. How can someone have the love of God if they have worldly riches and see a brother or sister in need but show no compassion for them? Let's show our love by deeds and truth rather than words or speech. (1 John 3:16-18). As a Christian institution, we work to foster in each member of the St. Matthew's family a deep, enduring relationship with God as well as strong spiritual and moral principles. I've come so people can live their lives to the fullest. (John 10:10). We want our kids to grow up to be happy, self-sufficient people who realise their potential and take pride in their accomplishments. Let Christ Jesus be the foundation upon which you build your lives. Then, as your faith in the doctrine you were taught deepens, you will be overflowing with gratitude. (Colossians 2:1鈥�6.) We want to create self-assured, compassionate people who are ready to live fulfilling lives. Our website is designed to be as user-friendly as possible giving easy-to-access information for parents, governors, staff and children. Hope you enjoy it! If you would like a paper copy of any information on this website, please contact the school office.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 41% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 57% 17 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below 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 | 105 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 74% 4 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 70% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1