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Farnborough Road Junior School
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Farnborough Road Junior School
- Primary
- Sefton District PR8 3DF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan effective learning activities, especially in mathematics, foster reading love, and improve disadvantaged pupils' reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are developing a curriculum that links learning and builds on prior knowledge, enhancing pupils' subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue improving reading teaching, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, to maximize their potential.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics and reading, especially through effective questioning and assessments.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessments to identify learning gaps and provide necessary help for pupils to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-mannered, take responsibilities seriously, and feel listened to and valued.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive training to support SEND pupils effectively, promoting smooth transitions and fostering positive relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are robust; pupils learn safety through various activities and confidently handle bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality training ensures staff understand safeguarding, providing a safe environment with effective incident handling.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's opportunities, care, and smooth transitions from the infant school.
Parental Involvement: Parents actively participate in activities like 'come dine with me' lunchtimes for promoting healthy eating.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including mini singers, cookery, football, and recorder club; older pupils enjoy residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan learning activities that match pupil needs and interests, fostering professional discussion and sharing expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective use of assessments helps track pupil progress, especially for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality has improved through professional development and collaborative sharing.
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About Us
Farnborough Road Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 470 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Welcome to the website for Farnborough Junior School on behalf of the students, parents, staff, and governors. I hope you'll find it enjoyable, fascinating, and educational. At Farnborough Juniors, we want to collaborate so that every kid can realise their full potential. During their time with us, we hope to give them the greatest education possible and foster their overall development. We think this is made possible by the home and school having a tight, trustworthy relationship and cooperating constantly to further the mission, goals, and ethos of the school. This website is intended to keep you informed of events and news, and we expect to see it expand over the ensuing days, weeks, and months. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us using the information provided on the website if you have any feedback regarding the work of the school.
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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 | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 26.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 103 | 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 | 70% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.18% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 72% 4 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 9.43% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 107 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 76% 1 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 8.3% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.83% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 - 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farnborough Road Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1