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Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
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Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Wirral CH60 4SA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff plan activities which match pupils’ needs, including phonics, reading, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; curriculum nurtures and encourages all children to strive for their best.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent improvements in handwriting in key stage 1 still embedding; consistency needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils achieving expected standard in reading and mathematics above national averages. Year 2 pupils' attainment in writing fell below national averages but are now making good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided to help pupils with gaps in their learning, including phonics, reading, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic, well behaved, listen attentively to adults, work well together, and little learning time is lost.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for SEND pupils carefully checked to ensure impact; individualized attention praised by parents.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe, incidents of misbehavior rare and quickly dealt with, safeguarding arrangements thorough and fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High adult-to-pupil ratios at playtimes, regular safeguarding training for staff, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise support and individual attention children receive, especially for SEND; some concerns about staffing turbulence.
Parental Involvement: Strong emphasis on parental involvement, with parents praising the curriculum and individual attention their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: School provides a wide range of extracurricular activities including choir, sports like basketball and football, and annual residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities include interschool events and competitions, enhancing pupil confidence and resilience.
Teacher Engagement: Collaborative working within school and with other professionals to share good practice and develop expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular and accurate checks on pupils’ progress and attainment, with teaching activities matching pupils’ needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and precise checks on teaching quality, including learning walks and workbook reviews.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some concerns about last year's staffing turbulence affecting pupils' progress.
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About Us
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 304 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 |
C
|
B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 25.8 | 26.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 77% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 5.5% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 63% 16 | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 8 | 6.46% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 105 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 79% 2 | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 6 | 7.67% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 77% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 6.56% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
