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St Peter's CofE Primary School
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA12 9UR
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils have very well developed basic skills in mathematics and consistently good progress in reading due to well taught phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's enriched curriculum engages pupils and makes a strong contribution to their development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure pupils have more opportunities to apply their writing skills across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well-above average standards in mathematics and reading at the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Slower progress is quickly addressed with additional support where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent individual and small-group support ensures rapid progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel completely safe at school, and say that bullying is very rare and is handled quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's caring environment and strong relationships promote excellent pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously agree their children feel safe at school and most believe behavior is well-managed.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of well-supported activities and clubs, as well as special events, trips and visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Use of both indoor and outdoor environments in Early Years Foundation Stage noted.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� enthusiasm and subject knowledge ensure lessons are well planned and engaging.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and well-planned lessons result in rapid student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers provide unnecessary explanations which limit deep thinking.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and high-standard marking with clear guidance helps students improve their work.
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About Us
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 228 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | 25.8 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 102 | 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 | 69% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.76% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 105 3 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 103 | 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 | 71% 11 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.58% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 60% 5 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 8.59% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 65% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.54% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
