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Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
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Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
- Primary
- Manchester M22 5DR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| 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: Staff are skilled in planning activities that meet pupils’ individual learning and personal needs.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum which supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development very well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The holistic approach ensures that the personal, physical, social, emotional and academic progress of pupils are all of equal importance.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use the education, health and care plans (EHC plans) to set targets for pupils. Long-term targets are broken down into small achievable goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. Staff are highly skilled in identifying what pupils are communicating through their behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know and understand the needs of every pupil. They work closely with parents and carers to plan targets that support the holistic development of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils and parents report that there is no bullying in school. Staff encourage and model politeness at all times.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding. Visits to cafés, museums, tourist attractions and parks enable pupils to become familiar and comfortable in public places.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly happy with and supportive of the school. Positive comments highlight real open-door policy for home-to-school communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Funding also supports pupils to experience pony riding, outdoor residential activities and cycling.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside spaces support and meet pupils’ sensory needs well. The play areas and equipment allow pupils to cycle, run, jump, throw bean bags or just be in a quiet place.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at Ashgate School and appreciate the range of opportunities to develop their skills further.
Impact on Student Progress: Each teacher is highly skilled in planning activities that allow pupils to excel. The holistic approach supports academic and personal progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers plan the environment and the resources to match the individual needs of the pupils. This allows every pupil to settle in their environment, reducing their anxiety.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the progress of pupils to make sure that targets are precise, meaningful and challenging.
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About Us
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 155 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -9.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.9 | Well Below 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below 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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below 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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1