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St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
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St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Oldham OL4 5AT
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is well delivered across Reception and Key Stage 1. Children make good progress in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in English and mathematics are above those expected nationally by the end of Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Modern technology is not sufficiently deployed as a teaching tool to further improve learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� work shows good progress in English and mathematics in Years 3 to 6.
Support for Falling Behind: One-to-one support and small group interventions help pupils supported by pupil premium make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a positive attitude to schooling, are polite, happy, and respect each other and adults.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, know how to keep themselves safe, and understand different forms of bullying. Bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective methods ensure safety, with good understanding of internet safety and procedures.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents feel that pupils are happy, safe, and make good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and effective planning, which results in good progress in basic skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Senior leaders focus on teaching driving forward improvement, especially in mathematics standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Precise focus on teaching improvements has addressed previous weaknesses effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Modern technology is underutilized, and marking comments need consistency across key stages.
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About Us
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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D+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 42.8 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 108 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 78% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.29% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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% 2 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.75% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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% 1 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 13 | 6.97% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 5.49% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1