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Thwaites School
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- Millom Without LA18 5HP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading from early years to Year 6, helping pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils read widely and often in and out of school, effectively introducing a new phonics curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, essential knowledge and its order aren't clearly identified, affecting depth of understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with phonics receive help to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and responsibly with strong relationships with staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders prioritize reading and new phonics curriculum; however, the order of learning is not well-organized.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers receive information needed to support pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying quickly to stop it, helping pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff get training to identify at-risk pupils and take swift action when needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent assessment strategies mean teachers don't always know what pupils learned.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need better strategies to check pupils' learning and rememberance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have not established consistent assessment strategies across the curriculum.
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About Us
Thwaites School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 35 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Thwaites School, everyone! Although our school is a busy place with a lot going on, we are also quite nice and accepting. We are extremely proud of our school. Our school is located in a lovely rural area on the outskirts of the Lake District. We have wonderful opportunity to learn about the world around us at places like Black Combe, the Duddon Estuary, and our own Fox Wood. Our website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a taste of all the amazing things we get up to at our school. Please be patient while we get our website fully operational, as it is still rather new. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Please get in touch with Sandra in our office if you'd like a complimentary paper copy of any of the information on our school website.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | 25.8 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 102 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 50% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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 | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.45% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 99 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 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 | 22% 11 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.48% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6 | Well Below 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 | 100 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 90 | 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 | 33% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.75% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thwaites School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
