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Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
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Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
- Primary
- Rossendale OL13 9RR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is a strength, leading to fluent, enthusiastic readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum prepares pupils for modern Britain with understanding of current affairs and British values.
Foundational Skills: Early reading taught as soon as pupils join; phonics knowledge practised via engaging activities.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and broad curriculum rooted in community sense.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics reasoning skills need improvement, particularly in key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff not precise in checks on understanding; gaps can hamper future learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading, writing, and mathematics are consistently strong at key stage 1. Pupils make excellent progress by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, helping them make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally well cared for, happy, and show respect for each other and staff. Behaviour is excellent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some staff don't uphold standards; inconsistent support for behaviour needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers plan effectively for pupils with SEND, who make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Suitable support in place; school quickly identifies needs and collaborates with external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe and healthy. They say there is no bullying and feel confident that issues will be resolved by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are exceptionally well cared for, and attendance is above the national average.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding; effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about mental health and British values.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school; many move their children to this school during the year.
Parental Involvement: Communication with parents is a strength. They are supported through advice groups and workshops, contributing to a high level of involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of enrichment opportunities available, including choir competitions, guitar, sport events, yoga, and table tennis clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Sports coaches organize team games at lunchtimes, promoting physical activity and enjoyment.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse sports clubs and opportunities for all abilities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers relish opportunities to improve their skills through high-quality support and collaboration with local schools.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching support leads to good student progress, especially in phonics and early reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate assessments are verified by teachers from other schools to ensure quality teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working in supportive environment, benefit from training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some work in mathematics and writing isn't challenging enough for the most able pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in knowledge due to activities moving on too quickly.
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About Us
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 96 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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| 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 25.8 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 103 | 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 | 57% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 98 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 7 | 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 | 29% 38 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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% 38 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 29% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1