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Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
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Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The majority of pupils develop a reasonable knowledge of letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The school curriculum provides pupils with a rich and varied learning experience, which makes them enthusiastic about their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress is not as swift in Key Stage 1 as it is in Key Stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current assessments show that pupils are now progressing as well in reading as they are in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: The teaching assistants and recently appointed learning mentor are deployed very effectively to provide extra help for those pupils who may be falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. They have very positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs are doing just as well as other pupils because of the good support they receive in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are adamant that there is no bullying in the school. They understand about e-safety and cyber bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents are confident that their children are kept safe and secure and regard the pastoral care of the pupils as one of its strengths.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school establishes good relationships with parents early in their children's education through a comprehensive and highly effective programme of activities.
Extracurricular Activities: The impressive range of extra-curricular clubs helps pupils to keep fit.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel very well supported by the headteacher in accessing training which helps them to continue improving their skills and knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: As a result, pupils are making good progress overall in lessons and over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders check regularly and thoroughly on the quality of teaching and pupils’ progress. This is highly effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not take the opportunity to use questioning to assess all the pupils' learning and instead focus questions on one pupil only.
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About Us
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 |
B-
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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 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 75% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 76% 7 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 83% 8 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 75% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
