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Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Burnley BB11 3EJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught systematically in small groups, enhancing accurate and fluent reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in a range of subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to move the most able pupils quickly on to harder work and the new assessment system needs to be fully established.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics has significantly improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide good support for pupils across the school, ensuring effective learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and enjoy their time at school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are well supported by skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know there is always someone to help them if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's welfare arrangements nurture the most vulnerable pupils effectively through external partnerships.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree that pupils feel happy and safe in school.
Parental Involvement: More involvement from parents is encouraged in changes that affect them, such as policies and procedures.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide variety of sporting and artistic activities at lunchtimes and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, have positive relationships with pupils, and use good subject knowledge to plan engaging activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved markedly, helping pupils to make at least good progress in core subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is monitored rigorously, leading to clear improvements in learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent teaching in some areas still remains a challenge, impacting the most able pupils.
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Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 209 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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Greetings from St. Stephen's. We are a successful school where each student is respected. We have close ties to the community as well as St. Stephen's Church. According to the school, "The School offers a peaceful and supportive environment in which students flourish, both personally and academically." In July 2016, Ofsted. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 |
C+
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 25.8 | 28.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 42% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 101 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 64% 7 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | 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 | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 71% 6 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 65% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1