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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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- Bury BL9 9PW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is placed at the heart of the curriculum, with a new phonics program implemented successfully.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and designed to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not yet fully embedded or monitored effectively across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils talk knowledgeably about their subjects and can relate their learning across different areas.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that struggling readers get the support they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, resolve any arguments quickly, and are confident that staff will address bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are fully involved in school life and receive additional support from staff and resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff make sure any bullying stops, and pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular safeguarding training ensures staff are knowledgeable about signs of abuse and neglect.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged and appreciate the friendly atmosphere where children blossom academically.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a varied range of clubs after school and exciting visits, such as from a Maya archaeologist.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play happily with their friends in the playground, ensuring mental and physical well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and they appreciate the support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils listen well and are able to discuss what they have learned.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The monitoring and implementation of some subjects were paused due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Detailed systems to monitor progress are in place but need further development in some subjects.
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About Us
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 253 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at St. Peter's CE Primary School. With 270 students enrolled, St Peter's CE Primary School is a one-form entry elementary school located on Whitefield Road in Bury. As a church school operating in a multifaith environment. Our core values are compassion, honesty, and hope. We believe things can improve because we have hope. We make an effort to have faith in both ourselves and other people while working assiduously to find solutions to issues. We can trust each other if we are open and honest. Even though it sometimes be challenging, we attempt to be honest. We are kind to one another and those outside of our school who are in need of our assistance. This improves both the world and our school. All students making exceptional progress in a broad and balanced curriculum is our long-term objective. Despite the fact that every kid has a different starting position, we are committed to helping every child make exceptional progress. We place a high value on the children's education because we believe that all topics are crucial to the development of their intellect, character, and spirituality.
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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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 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 | 43% | 58.5% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.44% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 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 | 59% 15 | 62.17% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.5% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 101 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 97 | 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 | 44% 16 | 65.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 6.85% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 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 | 60% | 63.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.79% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
