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Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
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Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
- Primary
- Grappenhall and Thelwall WA4 3EA
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The impact of teaching on pupils' reading skills is strong.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum instils a love of learning and curiosity through exciting experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some boys in early years and Key Stage 1 do not always do as well as girls in reading and writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils consistently attain significantly above the national average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged, disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are extremely well provided for.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged, disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are extremely well provided for.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school’s work to keep pupils safe and secure is exemplary.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent pastoral care ensures every pupil is well known to staff and so they are quick to spot any changes in behaviour or learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and are confident in the school’s ability to keep their children safe and happy.
Parental Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school, feeling well informed and fully involved.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy opportunities to participate in a wide range of sporting clubs and activities including karate, multi-sports, gymnastics, and tennis.
Teacher Engagement: The quality of teaching is outstanding, because teachers have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching stimulates and engages pupils so they enjoy learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior and middle leaders keep a very close check on the quality of teaching and pupils’ learning and welfare.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some boys in the early years and in Key Stage 1 do not always do as well as girls in reading and writing.
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About Us
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 297 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 90% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 8.92% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 109 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 101 | 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 | 93% 3 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 2 | 11.61% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | 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 | 110 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 101 | 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 | 90% 17 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 6 | 11.27% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 73% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 11.26% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 3rd 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 Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
