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Fishwick Primary School
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Previous inspection Requires Improvement
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum is well planned with a wide range of lively activities supporting pupils’ enjoyment of learning.
Success of the Curriculum: It provides many occasions to practise reading and writing, but not enough chances to develop mathematical skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Make full use of the outdoor areas and provide more opportunities to use mathematical skills in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: From their various starting points, the progress of all groups of pupils in reading, writing and mathematics is good.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and teachers use tracking information to help identify pupils who may need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are keen to learn and do their best.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs benefit from additional support and make progress in line with others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and that adults in school deal with problems immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure, and they are well cared for at all times of the day.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that children make good progress and have a positive view of the school.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are able to take part in a wide range of sporting and other activities like fencing, cricket, and outdoor adventure days.
Outdoor Facilities: Full use is not made of the outdoors areas available for Years 1 to 6 to extend pupils’ learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use clear explanations and provide opportunities for pupils to discuss their learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Good quality teaching has led to pupils’ increasingly good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Work seen in pupils’ books and in lessons indicates that pupils are making good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most-able pupils are not always challenged enough during lessons.
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About Us

Fishwick Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 159 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 33% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 7-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.8 25.8 18.8
Proficient Math 102 108 103
Proficient Read 99 109 101
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 102 96 97
Reading 99 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 33% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -2.2 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -0.8 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 107 8 95 96
Reading 100 4 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 67% 17 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing 3.3 Above Average
Maths 1.9 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 99 94 94
Reading 96 2 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 50% 29 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths -0.7 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 99 94 93
Reading 94 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 21% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -3.8 Well Below Average
Writing -2.8 Below Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fishwick Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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