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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
- Primary
- Hyndburn BB5 0JD
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Based on the inspection date: 28 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| 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: Staff have introduced a suitable phonics programme. Children in early years begin learning phonics as soon as they join.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-thought-out for all pupils, including those with SEND. Rapid improvements are noticeable.
Areas Needing Improvement: Weaknesses in previous curriculum mean some pupils struggle to remember earlier learning and there are gaps in assessment systems.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with the phonics programme receive extra help when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave well during social times. They strive to live up to high expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some older pupils struggle to remember earlier learning due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has developed a rigorous approach to identifying pupils’ additional needs. Staff are well trained to meet these needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school teaches pupils about staying safe, especially online, and promotes treating everyone fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team works with pupils to overcome difficulties. The school has effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the relationships they have built with staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents can attend workshops, coffee mornings, and adult learning classes to support their child’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy choir practice, boxing, science club, and supporting the local food bank.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received suitable training enhancing their subject-specific knowledge to deliver the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers increasingly design appropriate learning, but delivery inconsistencies prevent some pupils from securely building on prior learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are still developing their expertise to deliver aspects of the curriculum successfully.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment systems are still being refined in some subjects, preventing quick identification of misconceptions.
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About Us
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 382 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 95 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 95 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 24% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 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 | 42% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 102 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 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 | 44% 1 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 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 | 43% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
