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Armitage CofE Primary School
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Armitage CofE Primary School
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- Manchester M12 5NP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is highly effective in developing pupils’ skills and love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, exciting, and purposeful, preparing students exceptionally well for life beyond school.
Foundational Skills: Children's spoken language and phonics are developed consistently well across the Reception Year and key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a well-designed curriculum that engages students' interests and supports learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop staff skills in deepening children’s learning, particularly in the outdoor area.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some key learning areas need better definition for enhanced pupil understanding in a few subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Since 2016, pupils’ progress in key stage 2 in reading and mathematics has been significantly above national levels.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils needing further support receive this, ensuring learning is precisely tailored to their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is exemplary, displaying highly positive attitudes toward learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are taught to use their phonics knowledge to read accurately by Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support enables all pupils, including those with SEND, to excel.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, leading to no disruption in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for pupils with SEND ensures tailored support for individuals, resulting in outstanding progress from their varied starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Exceptional inclusion of pupils with SEND in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; pupils develop a mature awareness of how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A high level of attention is given to pupils' welfare, including emotional and mental well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel, and are, safe and protected within the school community.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures pupils have a strong understanding of equality and respect.
Parent Feedback: Parents praised the positive communication with the school and felt well informed about their children’s progress.
Parental Involvement: Leaders provide supportive courses for parents, including ESOL, mathematics, and computing.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the sense of community and feel valued by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides high-quality extracurricular experiences like science group competitions and farm visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans are in place to make the outdoor area even more inviting and stimulating for children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a range of clubs and activities to extend talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils tend to an allotment, fostering community involvement and responsibility.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; they feel supported and encouraged to grow in their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is tailored to meet pupils’ needs exceptionally well, enabling outstanding progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders’ high expectations and innovative approaches ensure high-quality teaching and good pupil outcomes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are committed to achieving the school's aims for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge helps deepen pupils' learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasion, staff interactions do not fully deepen children’s learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, essential knowledge could be better defined.
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About Us
Armitage CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 499 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 54% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.08% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 67% 16 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 8.65% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 96 | 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 | 51% 3 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 8.7% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 54% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.2% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Armitage CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1