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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: Approach to reading is structured; phonics support helps pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with identified essential knowledge leads to diligent learning and achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: A minority of subjects need activities that better support understanding of new content.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and support for phonics help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour and attitudes; respectful and considerate pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils benefit from strengthened curriculum despite past low attainment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick, accurate identification of needs with strong support and positive relationships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; positive culture around pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Emphasis on personal development with respect for diversity and values.
Parent Feedback: Parents use Ofsted Parent View for opinions; involved in feedback process.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich experiences like local visits and sporting competitions enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: Confidence and expertise in leadership roles; early stages of curriculum monitoring.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Clear explanations, strong subject knowledge; some subjects need better learning activities.
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Higher Failsworth Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 446 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.

At this school, 49% 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
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B-
B
Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 31 25.8 32.6
Proficient Math 102 108 103
Proficient Read 103 109 104
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 102 100 97
Reading 103 101 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 49% 54.41% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 4.29% 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 -3.2 Below Average
Writing -4 Well Below Average
Maths -2.7 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 103 2 98 96
Reading 102 2 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 58% 10 61.11% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 7.75% 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 1.8 Above Average
Writing 2.4 Above 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 101 2 102 94
Reading 100 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 48% 1 63.33% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.97% 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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths -0.6 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 103 97 93
Reading 102 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 47% 56.12% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 5.49% 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 3.1 Above Average
Writing 3.6 Above Average
Maths 3.2 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 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
31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Higher Failsworth Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1

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