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Whixall CofE Primary School
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Whixall CofE Primary School
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- Whixall SY13 2SB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority in the school with phonics taught systematically from the beginning.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in a range of subjects due to a well-planned curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment and lesson sequencing in history need better consistency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils were not achieving as well in mathematics as in reading but this has been successfully addressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are quick to spot and support pupils who are at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons, respect their teachers and each other, showing excellent manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers consistently provide appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff step in quickly to resolve unkind behavior, making pupils feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures pupils' safety through effective training and safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident that their children are safe and feel happy about the school environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in promoting school values at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of activities and experiences, including learning musical instruments and regular trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the help they receive and respect each other.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure lessons connect to each other, enabling pupils to build on what they already know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Historically, not all subjects like history are taught in a sequence that allows incremental knowledge build-up.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment sometimes checks a narrow range of facts rather than depth of understanding.
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About Us
Whixall CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 150 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | 18 | 28.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 110 | 110 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.78% | 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 | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 107 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 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 | 82% 17 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 8 | 9.13% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 65% | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.44% | 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 | 0 | - |
| 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.
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whixall CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
