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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: Adults are experts in teaching phonics; pupils who fall behind in reading catch up quickly as staff provide effective additional support.
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s curriculum has been carefully planned in most subjects, including English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans in art and physical education do not identify the most important things that pupils should know and remember.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' fluency in calculation and number skills has been a focus since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use assessment well to identify gaps in pupils’ learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; there are high expectations for pupils’ behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are identified and supported effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying has no place in their school; they feel safe and can talk to trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture in the school; staff are well trained.
Parent Feedback: Pupils and their parents, staff and governors are proud of the school.
Parental Involvement: Governors work hard to engage with parents, pupils and staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish the different roles and responsibilities they are given, including head boy and girl, school counsellors, peer mentors and eco counsellors.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years has a stimulating and well-ordered environment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff’s relationships are warm and nurturing.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment well to identify what pupils can and cannot do and adapt learning accordingly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors are proactive in supporting staff’s workload and well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, plans do not identify the most important knowledge, hindering teaching effectiveness.
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About Us

Carnforth School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.

It has 189 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 65% 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 Outstanding Good
Age range 3-11 2-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.6 18.1 19.6
Proficient Math 103 103 104
Proficient Read 104 104 101
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 103 95 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 65% 52.77% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 5.65% 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 0.7 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 2.4 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 102 2 93 96
Reading 99 1 93 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53% 5 58.48% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 8.81% 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 0.4 Average
Writing 3.0 Above Average
Maths 2.3 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 100 92 94
Reading 100 93 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 58% 57.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.64% 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 -3.1 Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below 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 - 93 93
Reading - 95 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 55.65% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.07% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -
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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 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carnforth School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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