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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
The quality of education Good
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Foundational Skills: Teachers effectively use personal profiles to challenge pupils, particularly in writing and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are very appreciative, enjoying learning, with curricular integration like the link to Smiling Valley Farm School in Africa.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for detailed writing in subjects other than English, and accelerated progress in writing by end of Year 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most-able pupils are confident, showing strong reasoning and language skills in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers set high expectations, giving pupils more responsibility for their own learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they show great respect and care for each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed assessments and tailored activities ensure that children with varying needs are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and what to do if they experience bullying; feel confident to report it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with detailed and high-quality records.
Parent Feedback: Parents, staff, and pupils agreed that pupils feel very safe at school as per Ofsted’s online survey.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional activities including canoeing, archery, and Music Theatre Club performances.
Outdoor Facilities: Effective use of indoor and outdoor spaces to match children's needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved quality of teaching, particularly in key stage 1, now accurately matched to pupils’ needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring supports improvement; teachers skilled in questioning to challenge pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to develop leadership beyond the senior team and provide further training for middle leaders.
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St John's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 198 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 75% 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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Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.5 25.8 18.6
Proficient Math 105 108 100
Proficient Read 105 109 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 100 97
Reading 105 101 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 75% 61.77% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 9.09% 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 3.3 Above Average
Writing 4 Well Above Average
Maths 3.7 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 103 99 96
Reading 104 1 98 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 75% 18 63.36% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 1 9.95% 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 2.6 Above Average
Writing 1.8 Above 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 103 1 99 94
Reading 103 1 100 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 57% 3 66.95% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 5 10.8% 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 0.7 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 102 98 93
Reading 102 97 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 54% 61.61% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 9.16% 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 Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths 0.0 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 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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