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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
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- Manchester M22 4NR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy reading, can write well and develop a good understanding of mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school is making good progress in revising its curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Expert teachers deliver effective phonics programme for early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Clearly defined learning sequence, despite mixed-aged classes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide more opportunities for pupils to apply their writing and mathematics skills to a greater range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers need to improve error checking in pupil learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in the phonics screening check at the end of Year 1 have been above average. The proportions of seven- and 11-year-old pupils reaching the expected levels in the national tests are in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: The school has invested in a system for checking regularly on pupils鈥� progress and all staff have been trained to use this.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and outside the classroom. They relate well to each other, to staff and to visitors.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils practice reading regularly and additional help provided for those struggling.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate support for pupils struggling with reading ensures progression.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, embody school values and enjoy leadership roles.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND progress well with good-quality support. Their needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are promptly identified and supported well across curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does happen at the school but is dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and know who to contact if they have any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach social skills and positive behaviours; children use 'kind hands and kind words'.
Parental Involvement: There are numerous opportunities for the exchange of information between the home and the school, including electronic feedback.
Parent Feedback: School works closely with parents to improve attendance.
Parent Feedback: The views of parents are mixed. Most are positive, but a sizeable minority would not recommend the school, indicating a need for better communication of the school's good work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports clubs and activities such as fencing.
Outdoor Facilities: The recent investment in outdoor equipment has extended possibilities for creative and imaginative play.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers sports clubs, music, yoga, and cheerleading, enhancing talents.
Teacher Engagement: All staff feel valued, supported, respected and motivated. They say the school is well led and managed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan work carefully and make good use of resources, ensuring pupils consolidate and build on what they have already learned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The assessments made by teachers are carefully monitored and the school is confident that the assessments are accurate.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers collaborate for lesson planning, reducing workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Techniques improved for pupil learning retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not use questions as well as they might to check pupils鈥� understanding and to help them develop their ideas further.
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About Us
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 328 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 101 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 59% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.08% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 67% 6 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 15 | 8.65% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 103 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 96 | 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 | 61% 3 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 5 | 8.7% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 64% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.2% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Local authority ratio 19 : 1