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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years get a quick start in learning to read. High expectations are sustained throughout key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Structured approach to building on prior learning. Pupils remember topics well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clearly defined key knowledge due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective systems help pupils catch up on reading skills interrupted by the pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate support is in place across the school to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to work contribute to learning. Disruptions are rare and well-managed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for most pupils with SEND. Some delays in identifying specific needs for social and communication issues.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with decisively. Staff are vigilant for signs of abuse.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are kept safe from harm. Teachers informed about safe technology use.
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents are positive about the school and recent improvements.
Teacher Engagement: Staff align with leaders' vision and feel considered regarding workload.
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Harwood Meadows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 226 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 79% 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 Academies Academies Academies
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A-
C+
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.9 25.4 26.6
Proficient Math 106 106 107
Proficient Read 107 106 105
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 106 102 97
Reading 107 102 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 79% 63.62% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 9.95% 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 1.5 Above Average
Writing 2 Above Average
Maths 1.9 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 2 99 96
Reading 104 98 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 75% 10 63.12% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 3 11.01% 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 0.6 Average
Writing 2.0 Above Average
Maths 3.6 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 105 1 97 94
Reading 104 97 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 65% 62.53% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 4 9.35% 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 Below Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths 1.6 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 99 93
Reading 104 98 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 65% 59.43% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 7.84% 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 -0.2 Average
Writing 1.4 Above Average
Maths 2.4 Above Average
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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 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harwood Meadows Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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