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Weston Primary School
- Primary
- Halton WA7 4RA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile, with newsletters encouraging reading. Pupils start learning letters and sounds from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad and knowledge-rich curriculum. Teachers know the most important content to teach.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in early years not finalized affecting readiness for key stage 1. Leaders should finalize curriculum across all areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives into early reading and mathematics. Pupils read fluently by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help address misunderstandings during lessons. Staff work closely with outside agencies and parents for SEND support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well, eager to earn recognition. Some pupils, including those with SEND, do not attend as often as they should.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND swiftly and enable them to access the full curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and instances of bullying are resolved quickly. Staff receives up-to-date child protection training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, timely support provided. Pupils understand online risks and health safety.
Parental Involvement: Newsletters and events engage families in reading more widely. Parents participate in school life via enrichment activities.
Parent Feedback: A few parents expressed dissatisfaction about bullying and SEND support, but overall parent involvement is encouraged.
Extracurricular Activities: School offers sports, science, music, and cookery clubs. Trips to museums and places of worship are memorable for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff access suitable training to develop subject knowledge. Leaders are mindful of staff鈥檚 well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks ensure pupils are learning the intended curriculum effectively. Pupils develop well despite leadership changes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupil understanding within lessons and adjust teaching accordingly. Training provided to staff for phonics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils with SEND don't attend school often, affecting their learning opportunities. Leaders should address this.
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About Us
Weston Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Our core principles are derived from what we think is significant about people, society, and education. Our principles are acknowledged and shared by everyone in the school. We believe everyone is responsible for promoting the school values: staff, children and parents/carers. Teamwork To accomplish our objectives, we will cooperate and assist one another. Perseverance we won't give up when things don't things don't go to plan and we understand we can learn from our mistakes. Respect we will speak to each other politely, use good manners, look after our property and our school and accept our differences. Aspiration, we'll push ourselves to become the best versions of ourselves. Honesty we will tell the truth and admit our mistakes.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 55% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.04% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 103 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 6 | 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 | 50% 18 | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.09% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 5 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 99 | 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 | 68% 28 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 4 | 8.58% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 101 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 40% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.85% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Weston Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
