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Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
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Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- West Lancashire L40 6HL
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The wide variety of topics, themes, and activities ensure pupils develop skills in a broad range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities are missed to develop pupils鈥� skills in reading across other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards attained by pupils are well above average by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil in danger of falling behind is very quickly helped to get back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is impeccable; they are polite, well-mannered, and take on responsibilities sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are identified promptly, and support is provided effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, but any unacceptable behavior is tackled very quickly by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is very welcoming and caring; relationships between pupils and adults are excellent, ensuring safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are exceptionally positive about the education their children receive and the progress they make.
Parental Involvement: The school has a very strong partnership with parents, who feel it鈥檚 like an extended family.
Extracurricular Activities: Learning is enriched by many memorable activities both in and out of lessons, contributing to pupils' excellent development.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching inspires pupils to achieve well and develop a genuine love of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching have brought about accelerated progress and raised standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems for managing the performance of staff are rigorous and explicitly linked to securing pupils鈥� rapid progress.
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About Us
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 93 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm honoured to welcome you to the Westhead Lathom St. James' CE Primary School website. I am confident you will find all you need here, and I cordially encourage you to schedule a meeting with us so you may come and visit our amazing school in person. The Westhead Lathom St. James' CE Primary School is the beating heart of the neighbourhood. We are a smaller-than-average semi-rural school with close ties to both the local community and St. James' Church in Westhead. As a church school, our commitment to Christian principles guides everything we do. Reverend Sephton frequently stops by the school to participate in our weekly worship services. Children are the heart of every successful school, and at St. James' we strive to provide all of our students the greatest possible start in life. In order to develop children's thirst for knowledge, their first educational experience should be positive and life-enriching, full of lessons that are vibrant and engaging and draw children into the learning process. I am confident that the staff at this institution is committed to achieving this goal. Despite being modest, our facilities are excellent! In addition to having a large outside space with a multi-use sports area, school garden, story telling area, and forest school, our Victorian building is extraordinarily well maintained. All of our students have the chance to participate in a variety of interschool sporting events, and each child's special abilities are recognised. The teachers and administrators at St. James' are quite pleased of all of our students' numerous accomplishments and hope that you will soon pay us a visit so that the kids may show you around.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 50% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 108 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 87% 5 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 82% 1 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below 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 | 107 | 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 | 83% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
