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Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading, using a phonics program to ensure children are confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small number of subjects lack clear identification of knowledge blocks, impacting learning retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives were carried out in early reading and mathematics. Pupils read to familiar adults.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers' regular checks identify struggling readers, who then receive effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified early and receive the support they need, achieving well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place, creating an open and positive culture.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils have access to various activities, sports clubs, and residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive grounds and a well-resourced outdoor environment stimulate engagement and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training opportunities and workload support, fostering a ‘Team Bickerstaffe’ ethos.
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Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 99 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 56% 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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Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.8 25.8 25.7
Proficient Math 102 108 101
Proficient Read 105 109 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 96 97
Reading 105 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 56% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 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 -2.1 Below Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -4.2 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 102 1 95 96
Reading 103 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 60% 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 3 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 0.1 Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths -1.7 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 101 3 94 94
Reading 105 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60% 7 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 2 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 -4.4 Well Below Average
Writing -6 Well Below Average
Maths -6.9 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 104 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 67% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 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 -0.3 Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths -1.7 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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