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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District PR9 7BZ
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The early reading programme results in almost all pupils becoming confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum which is well devised and demonstrates their ambition for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: New curriculums for some subjects at key stage 2 do not take into account previous learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In most subjects, including English and mathematics, teachers know what pupils should learn and when they should learn it.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants help pupils who find reading difficult to learn to read accurately and fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff expect pupils to behave well in lessons and at social times; pupils respond well to rewards for good behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptation of activities and resources enables pupils with SEND to follow the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Neither leaders nor staff allow bullying; if there is any unkindness, adults deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that everyone understands their safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns quickly.
Parent Feedback: Feedback collected via Ofsted Parent View and direct discussions show positive opinions about the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders provide a variety of enriching opportunities and encourage parental involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils take part in activities outside school such as sports, choir, and chess.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel appreciated by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Across the curriculum, teachers check what pupils know and remember, and adapt teaching to address gaps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors work hard to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, supporting the school's teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils disturb lessons occasionally but are quickly settled by skilled staff.
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About Us
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 203 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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In addition to offering a safe, secure, and comfortable setting where people care about one another and their shared environment, Bishop David Sheppard CE Primary School provides an engaging, inspiring, stimulating, and joyful learning environment.
Children continue to be at the centre of everything we do, and our goal to ensure that Following Jesus, Together We Succeed is what motivates us to go forward while continuously aiming for excellence in all facets of school life.
We are a primary school with a single form of entry and Buttons' Nursery, which accepts students starting at age 2.
We want our kids to graduate from Bishop David Sheppard with the greatest possible marks in all subject areas, including science, math, and English.
Our team is committed to offering a wide range of opportunities for our students to realise their full potential as well as to develop the values, attitudes, and interpersonal skills necessary for them to function as responsible members of society.
Everyone in our school community has high expectations for themselves and one another, and our faculty wants to create a centre of excellence that caters to everyone's needs and is a place where, in the words of Jesus, "Following Jesus, Together We Succeed."
Gospel ideals guide everything we do at Bishop David Sheppard Primary since we are a church school.
While minimising the effects of the materialistic world in which we live on their lives, we work to instil in our children a realisation of their own sense of spirituality and an appreciation of the necessity for a moral dimension to life.
Christian ideals are highlighted while a celebration of our diverse society emphasises inclusion.
Children have the time and space during the school day to develop their connection with God and have those encounters with His kindness that change their lives.
We are proud of Buttons, our two-year-old nursery, which was inaugurated in September 2013 and was deemed outstanding in every way by Ofsted.
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Children continue to be at the centre of everything we do, and our goal to ensure that Following Jesus, Together We Succeed is what motivates us to go forward while continuously aiming for excellence in all facets of school life.
We are a primary school with a single form of entry and Buttons' Nursery, which accepts students starting at age 2.
We want our kids to graduate from Bishop David Sheppard with the greatest possible marks in all subject areas, including science, math, and English.
Our team is committed to offering a wide range of opportunities for our students to realise their full potential as well as to develop the values, attitudes, and interpersonal skills necessary for them to function as responsible members of society.
Everyone in our school community has high expectations for themselves and one another, and our faculty wants to create a centre of excellence that caters to everyone's needs and is a place where, in the words of Jesus, "Following Jesus, Together We Succeed."
Gospel ideals guide everything we do at Bishop David Sheppard Primary since we are a church school.
While minimising the effects of the materialistic world in which we live on their lives, we work to instil in our children a realisation of their own sense of spirituality and an appreciation of the necessity for a moral dimension to life.
Christian ideals are highlighted while a celebration of our diverse society emphasises inclusion.
Children have the time and space during the school day to develop their connection with God and have those encounters with His kindness that change their lives.
We are proud of Buttons, our two-year-old nursery, which was inaugurated in September 2013 and was deemed outstanding in every way by Ofsted.
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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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 99 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 103 | 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 | 43% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.18% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 105 7 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 100 | 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 | 50% 24 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.43% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below 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 | 98 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 103 | 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 | 26% 14 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.3% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 100 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 102 | 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 | 40% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.83% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1