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West Didsbury CE Primary School
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West Didsbury CE Primary School
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- Manchester M20 4ZA
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a strength. A high proportion of pupils meet the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics check.
Success of the Curriculum: The school offers an interesting and fun curriculum that engages pupils and contributes to their enjoyment of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough pupils, especially some middle-ability and the most able pupils, are working at greater depth in reading, writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The vast majority of pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: There is an extremely effective programme of learning support in place to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent and pupils conduct themselves impeccably around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive. Barriers to learning are reduced, ensuring they make outstanding progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and incidents of bullying are very rare. Any unkind behaviour is dealt with quickly by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority with effective relationships with other agencies and parents to ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'something special' and praise the nurturing environment.
Parental Involvement: Staff go 'above and beyond' to engage with parents, ensuring excellent communication and involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: The primary school physical education (PE) and sport funding is used well, with pupils involved in a wide range of sporting activities both within the school day and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have plenty of opportunities to explore outdoors using a range of equipment, including natural resources.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate about their work, forming strong relationships and having high expectations of pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good teaching has led to pupils鈥� good achievement and positive attitudes towards learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders adeptly monitor teaching and learning, fostering the individual skills and talents of staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the level of challenge offered by teachers prevents some pupils from thinking more deeply about their learning.
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About Us
West Didsbury CE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 404 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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To develop a multicultural and innovative educational community where we foster belonging and belief so that we can all work toward becoming contented and accountable citizens of God's earth. This dream has its foundation in Mark 4: 30-32. .. Jesus once related a parable about a tree that sprouted from a little seed. The birds of the air were drawn to it from the shade and built nests in its numerous branches as it grew bigger and bigger. More than merely catchphrases, these concepts of "belonging," "believing," and "being" serve as the cornerstones of everything we do at West Didsbury CE Primary. to the Didsbury neighbourhood and giving it top-notch neighbourhood primary education. as one of 191 Church of England schools, to the Diocese of Manchester. caring for all of creation, regardless of race, religion, or background, in the world in which we live. since each child is distinct and valued, in our talents and skills. each child will be encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential. Each child will be guided by the ethos and values of our church in keeping with our Christian faith. We must be proactive and engaged if we want to confront and change the world. with a developing feeling of purpose and preference, conscious of our vocation. West Didsbury CE Primary will put forth great effort to make sure that each child not only develops into a positive force in society but also into a young person who is well-rounded in mind, body, and soul. Please feel free to schedule a visit to the school if you'd want to see our mission in action.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.4 | 21.2 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 68% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| 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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| 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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Didsbury CE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
