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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Up Holland WN8 0HX
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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: Strong emphasis on developing children鈥檚 investigation in mathematics and reading, getting off to an outstanding start in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well through the school in reading, writing, and mathematics with more pupils reaching above-average levels in national tests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not check that all lessons get the best out of all pupils and especially the more able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and achieve well, with results rapidly improving and current attainment showing above-average levels in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive extra support and well-planned activities enabling them to achieve at least as well as other pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good, they enjoy school, and behaviour never spoils lessons. Parents unanimously agree that their children feel extremely safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs receive extra support and well-planned activities, enabling them to achieve similarly to other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe. They understand how to keep safe and staff deal swiftly with any incidents of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has strong links with social services and other partners to ensure appropriate support and guidance for pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously agree their children feel extremely safe and are very supportive especially about their children鈥檚 well-being and safety.
Parental Involvement: Parents are well informed about events in school by regular newsletters and an informative website.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan different activities, which are often practical and involve pupils in discussions. Staff foster pupils' understanding exceptionally well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good with occasional outstanding lessons that enable pupils to make good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, more-able pupils are not set hard enough work and marking does not always show how learning can be improved.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There is regular checking of teaching quality, however, it is more effective in English and mathematics than in other subjects.
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About Us
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 215 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 61% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 95 | 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% 35 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 9.2% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 106 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 88% 7 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.08% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 81% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.79% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above 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 | 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1