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Adlington Primary School
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Adlington Primary School
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- Adlington PR7 4JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children begin learning phonics as soon as they join the school in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a suitably broad and ambitious curriculum which meets the needs of pupils well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, leaders have not designed the curriculum as well.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure that any pupils who are at risk of not keeping up in reading receive appropriate help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to high expectations for achievement and behaviour, and they understand school rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Performance in national assessments was lower due to high pupil turnover.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND learn the curriculum successfully alongside their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders take swift and appropriate action to address any incidents of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The warm and caring environment creates a safe space for pupils to flourish.
Parent Feedback: Parents express positive views about the school’s ability to make their children feel valued.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View and are warmly engaged by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the many opportunities beyond the academic curriculum, including various clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to design effective activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check routinely that pupils understand earlier learning, ensuring progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality training enables staff to deliver the curriculum effectively.
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About Us
Adlington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 133 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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We appreciate you visiting our website to learn more about our amazing school and wish to extend a warm welcome.
Our school's motto, "Aspire, Persevere, Succeed," permeates all we do and guarantees that our students have a successful start in life.
Our central location in Adlington and smaller size allow us to get to know our students and families extremely well, fostering strong relationships that are beneficial to our kids.
We make every effort to keep our school completely inclusive and to give all of our students the best possible education.
Our creative curriculum is rich, stimulating, and fascinating, and it tests our students, ensuring that they develop into thoughtful, compassionate, and responsible adults who are ready for life in contemporary society.
All of our students have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, and professionals are frequently asked to collaborate with our students in the classroom.
Our early years programme has received great recognition from Lancashire and Ofsted and been awarded the national "Early Years" quality mark. Ofsted has rated our school as good overall.
Our high calibre curriculum and services have also earned us a number of national accreditations, such as the Primary Science Quality Mark (Silver), School Sports Award (Gold), and Investors in People award.
We hope that our website conveys the character and spirit of our school to its visitors while also being educational.
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Our school's motto, "Aspire, Persevere, Succeed," permeates all we do and guarantees that our students have a successful start in life.
Our central location in Adlington and smaller size allow us to get to know our students and families extremely well, fostering strong relationships that are beneficial to our kids.
We make every effort to keep our school completely inclusive and to give all of our students the best possible education.
Our creative curriculum is rich, stimulating, and fascinating, and it tests our students, ensuring that they develop into thoughtful, compassionate, and responsible adults who are ready for life in contemporary society.
All of our students have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, and professionals are frequently asked to collaborate with our students in the classroom.
Our early years programme has received great recognition from Lancashire and Ofsted and been awarded the national "Early Years" quality mark. Ofsted has rated our school as good overall.
Our high calibre curriculum and services have also earned us a number of national accreditations, such as the Primary Science Quality Mark (Silver), School Sports Award (Gold), and Investors in People award.
We hope that our website conveys the character and spirit of our school to its visitors while also being educational.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 64% 1 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 104 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 | 65% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 10 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 Adlington Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1