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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M28 3NZ
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers make good use of practical resources to help pupils understand core concepts.
Success of the Curriculum: Subjects are linked together well to enhance pupils' learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise boys' attainment in reading and writing in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 by developing further ways to engage their interest.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are improving, particularly in English.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support in class and in small groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and this makes a good contribution to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well because of the good level of support they receive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident that teachers will sort out any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is a warm and welcoming place where pupils say they feel safe and secure and enjoy learning.
Parent Feedback: Approximately 10% of parents and carers returned a completed questionnaire, which is lower than average. Inspection evidence supports their positive views of the school.
Parental Involvement: Further initiatives to encourage closer involvement in school are at an early stage.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good range of additional activities to foster pupils' enjoyment and these are well attended.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is being developed, though planned activities do not always have a clear focus on enhancing children's learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say they feel valued members of the team and pay tribute to the role of the headteacher.
Impact on Student Progress: The introduction of a more creative curriculum has extended opportunities for writing and so attainment has risen steadily.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mark pupils' work systematically and give clear guidance on how they can improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally the teacher intervenes too quickly to suggest a solution rather than allowing pupils to follow their own ideas.
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About Us
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 382 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.9% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 108 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 75% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 8.27% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 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 | 85% 17 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 10 | 8.89% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 106 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 68% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.31% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 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 | 24th 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 - 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1