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St Thomas CofE Primary School
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St Thomas CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Wigan WN4 8PQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High proportion of pupils achieve well in phonics screening check in Year 1, becoming confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that engages pupils and builds progressively on prior knowledge.
Foundational Skills: Teachers implement a well-structured phonics programme, ensuring books match sounds pupils know.
Success of the Curriculum: School has designed ambitious programmes, improving achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not fully embedded plans to build pupils鈥� knowledge progressively across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: New curriculums caused gaps in learning; need clearer vocabulary explanation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve well, particularly in reading. Progress in mathematics is improving at the higher standard.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work with struggling pupils so they catch up swiftly, especially in phonics and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in school is good. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, feel valued and cared for.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well, with effective phonics teaching supporting reading fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify and assist struggling pupils with targeted help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Majority behave well, aided by clear rules and supportive staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress due to quality help from skilled staff and effective programs of support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification and inclusive curriculum allow SEND pupils to succeed alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand bullying; confident it will be dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. They feel cared for and valued.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with focus on safety and respect.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes equality and respect through varied social and cultural activities.
Parent Feedback: Most parents recommend the school, praising care, guidance, and support their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel well informed about their children's progress and appreciate school events and celebrations.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide positive feedback, valuing the school's caring environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of clubs during lunchtimes and after school are well attended.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers sports and responsibilities like house captains to enhance personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Good relationships and positive attitudes fostered by staff contribute to pupils鈥� progress. Teachers鈥� subject knowledge underpins effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching contributes to good progress, particularly in mathematics and reading.
Teacher Engagement: Wide training opportunities enhance teachers' knowledge and practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear explanations and chosen resources aid pupil learning retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some challenges with explaining new vocabulary clearly.
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About Us
St Thomas CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 196 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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In 1851, the first school, located in Heath Road, was inaugurated. There were 50 newborns, 150 girls, and 200 boys in the accommodations. Its name was St. Thomas's National School, and it cost $859 to build. The structure was shaped like a St. George's Cross, and wooden barriers separated the apartments. The majority of the students attended the pre-existing Sunday School, and many of the kids were the offspring of parents who worked at the hinge-making factory next to the school. Now, every child over the age of eleven attended either the Grammar School or the Senior School. the Modern School, later. The Junior School now accepted children between the ages of 7 and 11. This began barely two weeks before hostilities began, and for a while only half the kids could attend school while air raid shelters were being built. The school was designated as an Aided School by the 1944 Education Act. At a cost of $228,320, a new school building was constructed on Hodnet Drive. The Warrington Bishop officially opened the structure in 1979. The previous Junior and Infant Buildings at Heath Road were replaced by this structure. To fulfil the Government's Pledge that no child in KS1 should be in classes of more than 30, the new Y2 classroom was constructed.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 25.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 9.09% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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 | 106 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 73% 7 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 7 | 9.95% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 105 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 80% 8 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 10.8% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 72% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.16% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1