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Burnley Brow Community School
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Burnley Brow Community School
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- Oldham OL9 0BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers and teaching assistants ensure a systematic approach to teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Achievement improved in 2017 and current school assessment information shows that pupils are making even greater progress across key stage 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils need more opportunities to develop their writing skills across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The progress Year 6 pupils made through key stage 2 was in the top third of schools nationally in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment systems are robust and used effectively to provide swift support for any pupils who may be falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' positive attitudes and very good behavior are considerable strengths of the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive effective training and know what to do if concerns about pupils’ safety or well-being arise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have ensured safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, and records are detailed and of high quality.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors receive a wide range of effective training about safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the wide range of activities provided for them, such as healthy cookery classes, English classes, and visits to the local seaside.
Parental Involvement: Many opportunities for parents to improve their skills and be fully involved in their children’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides various activities, including healthy cookery classes and English classes.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning area does not offer the same high-quality learning experiences as indoors.
Teacher Engagement: Governors regularly visit the school, participate in events, and are involved in monitoring the school’s improvement priorities.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are making good progress and achievement is rising, including at the higher standard in reading and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and provide teachers with targeted training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Although good overall, the progress of the most able needs to accelerate further in writing.
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About Us
Burnley Brow Community School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 477 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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-
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.1 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 74% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 107 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 98 | 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 | 62% 1 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 7.75% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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 | 106 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 63% 5 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.97% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6 | Well 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 | 106 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 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 | 68% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.49% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
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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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnley Brow Community School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
