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Crossgates Primary School
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Crossgates Primary School
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- Rochdale OL16 3HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children begin learning sounds in Reception with a well-organized phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have mapped out an ambitious curriculum, which covers what pupils need to know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils struggle to recall knowledge due to lack of opportunities to revisit prior learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong Year 6 outcomes for 2022 reflect curriculum improvements in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, with high levels of respect and no low-level disruption.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils who struggle to read do not consistently receive the support they need.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders accurately identify the needs and provide detailed guidance and effective training for supporting pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not allowed, and issues are dealt with effectively, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Policies and procedures are focused on pupil relationships, promoting exemplary behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about the leadership and high levels of support from staff.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors spoke to parents about the wider opportunities provided to promote pupils’ development.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff enhance the curriculum with visiting authors and educational visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Educational visits include activities at a specialist provider of outdoor education.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate how leaders support their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils make connections in learning, like using abstract nouns in art lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers display strong subject knowledge, helping pupils achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils have misconceptions hindering their next steps in learning.
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About Us
Crossgates Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 314 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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 |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 80% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.48% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 107 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 69% 13 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 6 | 6.57% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 5 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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 | 82% 34 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.69% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 101 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 48% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.61% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crossgates Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1