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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
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- St. Helens WA9 3QD
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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: The teaching of phonics is effective, and reading initiatives boost opportunities.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils make good progress across their subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work needed to ensure pupils use literacy and numeracy skills effectively across the whole curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide targeted group support leading to accelerated progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; pupils are polite, considerate, and keen to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading outcomes approached national average; mathematics lagged slightly but is improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Carefully targeted support has led to accelerated progress for most SEN pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and tackled immediately. Staff are vigilant about safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Many opportunities for pupils to learn safety in various aspects.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative of the care and support given by the school.
Parental Involvement: School engages parents through newsletters and drop-in sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have a wide range of extra-curricular activities that enrich their development.
Outdoor Facilities: There are many opportunities to build on basic skills and fine motor control in outdoor areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value ongoing training, which helps develop good classroom practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved since the previous inspection, with pupils making strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are effective assessment procedures in place.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Procedures for pupils to respond to feedback are not yet consistently in line with policy.
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 288 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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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Recognizing its historical roots, the school will uphold and strengthen its religious identity in accordance with Church of England principles and in collaboration with the churches at the parish and diocesan levels. The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise. Through the experience it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and fosters a knowledge of the relevance and meaning of faith.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.76% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 106 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 67% 11 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 10.58% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 104 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 56% 1 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 8.59% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 57% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.54% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
