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Wheelock Primary School
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Wheelock Primary School
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- Sandbach CW11 4PY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics and early reading has been a priority for the school... Staff deliver the phonics programme with considerable expertise.
Success of the Curriculum: In most subjects, the curriculum is well ordered and flows from the early years through to the end of key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects in key stages 1 and 2, the key knowledge that pupils must learn is less clear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Typically, pupils achieve well. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are suitably equipped to identify pupils鈥� additional needs accurately and quickly... The school ensures that staff adapt the delivery of the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. The school is a haven of calm where pupils learn free from distraction.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive appropriate training so that they know how to support pupils with SEND effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand and follow the school 鈥榖ehaviours鈥� well. They aspire to be the best that they can be.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The care and support that the school provides for its pupils, including for the most vulnerable, shines through all of its work.
Parent Feedback: Workshops linked to pupils鈥� mental health are also on offer for parents. This enables them to be able to learn about possible strategies.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback using Ofsted Parent View. They also have workshops linked to pupils鈥� mental health.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils particularly enjoy the clubs and competitions, many of which are run by the pupil leaders themselves.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate that their workload and well-being are considered by the school, and the trust, before any changes are introduced.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure that pupils revisit and recap previous learning so that they successfully develop their knowledge over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The curriculum provides staff with high-quality resources that reduce the amount of preparation time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, teachers are not as skilled in identifying the gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
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About Us
Wheelock Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 348 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 24.6 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 65% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.41% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 70% 2 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 7.66% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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% 7 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 8.07% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 61% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.47% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 Wheelock Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1