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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Tameside M34 5HD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught in a focused and consistent way with plenty of opportunities to read with adults.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum covering a range of topics and themes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work from one year to the next does not build up skills and knowledge over time, lacking depth.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme not delivered consistently; most pupils are not fluent readers by Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculum broad and balanced but teaching is inconsistent across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent delivery of lessons; some pupils lack solid foundations for new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in writing is typically at least in line with the national average at the end of key stages.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are overwhelmingly positive because they can see improvements taking effect.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors, with consistently good behaviour reflecting the school鈥檚 core values.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective tailored support helps most pupils catch up by the end of Year 6.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils struggle with reading fluency by Year 2; curriculum changes aim to address this.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour varies; classroom disruption affects learning despite good behaviour at playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff have made improvements to the outdoor provision and focus on identifying and planning for the next steps in children鈥檚 learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff training has improved support but inconsistent adaptations hinder achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with regular training and effective partnership with external agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe in different situations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding effective; pupils feel safe and trust staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe St Stephen鈥檚 as 鈥榓 great little school鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Virtually all parents would recommend the school to other parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs after school including multi-sports, baking, and cheerleading.
Outdoor Facilities: Improvements to the outdoor provision so that children can access a wider range of activities outside.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs like football, choir and art enjoyed by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued by school leaders and are proud to work at St Stephen鈥檚.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils use a range of punctuation accurately to enhance their written work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Records of children's achievements are maintained and used to move learning forward.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Early years staff face the challenge of children arriving from varied pre-school experiences.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching limits curriculum delivery; affects pupil learning and progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turnover has affected stability; new leadership working to address weaknesses.
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About Us
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 204 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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 |
A-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 106 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.22% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 53% 6 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.39% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 59% 13 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 7.48% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 93 | 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 | 46% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1