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St Thomas' CofE Primary School
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Stockton Heath WA4 2AP
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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: Leaders have brought about improvement to pupils' progress and standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils reach standards above those of other pupils nationally in reading, writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure the curriculum provides more opportunities to develop understanding of faiths and cultures.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published results for 2017 and provisional results for 2018 show that pupils reach standards above those of other pupils nationally in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use their expert knowledge to plan activities that capture pupils' interests and promote their learning well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary. Their conduct in lessons and around school is of a high standard. They have very positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make good use of additional funding for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. Funding is used well to provide support for individual pupils and improve their progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe in school and that bullying is very rare. They are confident they could speak to staff if they had any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good. Pupils show respect for others and learn to keep themselves safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically praise the strong leadership, caring ethos, and positive relationships within the school. The vast majority would recommend the school to another parent.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in assessments of their children鈥檚 learning and are invited to share their children鈥檚 鈥榳ow鈥� moments with staff. This positive partnership impacts children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a broad and interesting curriculum enriched by regular visits and after-school activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Children cooperate well in the outdoor area and play imaginatively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide activities that interest pupils and promote their engagement in learning. Staff value the training they receive, which leads to improvements in teaching and pupils鈥� progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils鈥� progress and the standards they reach have improved due to effective teaching by staff who know their capabilities well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff value the training they receive, which leads to improvements in teaching and pupils鈥� progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, work is not matched closely enough to the needs of some middle-ability pupils.
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About Us
St Thomas' CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 228 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 80% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.92% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 109 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 79% 4 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 2 | 11.61% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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 | 108 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 101 | 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 | 83% 17 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 2 | 11.27% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 66% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 11.26% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1