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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
- Primary
- Lydiate L31 0BP
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is front and centre; high-quality phonics sessions ensure pupils read confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Meticulously crafted curriculum ensures a well-connected learning journey from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: None mentioned, focus is on excellence and effective practice.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils have extremely positive attitudes to reading and spoke knowledgeably about different texts and authors.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support for pupils who find early reading difficult ensures they keep up with the phonics programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably and show deep understanding of being active citizens.
Support for SEND Pupils: School accurately identifies additional needs and provides swift support so pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school highly and feel fortunate to belong to such a harmonious and caring community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils regularly perform in dance, drama, and sporting events and use enterprise skills to raise money.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value high-quality training and appreciate actions to reduce workload. Teach curriculum with enthusiasm and flair.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment information used exceptionally well to address gaps in knowledge, ensuring effective progression.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff expertly teach with enthusiasm resulting in high levels of pupil achievement.
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About Us
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 236 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 94% 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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Greetings from our joyful school. From this website, we hope you may get a feel of its dynamism, ambition, and ethos. In the centre of Lydiate lies a modest church elementary school called St. Thomas'. St. Thomas' is built on a Christian foundation and we put God at the centre of everything we do, equipping children with Christian values to prepare them for their lives. In reality, the bible is the foundation of our mission statement: Jesus urged his followers to follow him and live their lives according to God's will. Each member of the faculty and staff is well acquainted with the others, and each person contributes significantly to the life of the school. Both character and academic comprehension are things we want to develop. We hold each child in the highest regard and are aware of their limitless potential. St. Thomas' was examined by Ofsted in July 2013 and was found to be exceptional in every regard. Our solid, loving relationships and a unified passion for lifelong learning serve as the foundation of the school. We think that comfortable and content children (and staff) are more willing to inquire, explore, and learn. Our goal is to instill a love of learning within our pupils, which will develop them into life-long learners with high aspirations for their future. We are proud of our school and the academic and personal accomplishments of our students, along with the staff and governors. Hopefully, this website can help you discover the answers to a lot of your queries. If you are interested in finding out more, do get in touch. Our children and staff would love to show you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 20.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 109 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 103 | 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 | 94% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 6.18% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 111 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 9.43% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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.
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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 - 29th Aug 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Local authority ratio 19 : 1