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Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
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Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
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- Liverpool L4 1QD
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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 |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Quality of care and support in the boarding provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress from their low starting points on entry to the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The current provision is well resourced, and children have access to a wide range of learning opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Handwriting was identified as an area where pupils struggled.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress is tracked carefully and they show progress in writing, reading, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: You provide bespoke support monitored closely for pupils with SEN.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is strong; pupils are kind to one another and engage in learning independently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke support is provided, ensuring sustained progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, including fire alarm and lockdown procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular visits from the police promote safety awareness among pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents were typically positive about the care and support that the staff show to the children.
Parental Involvement: Communication between home and school is good.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage in a wide range of moderation and professional development activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make frequent checks on the quality of teaching, leading to student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Examples of best practice are disseminated among the staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High levels of mobility make tracking achievement trends challenging.
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About Us
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 299 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 |
A+
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B-
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B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 24.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 59% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.31% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 96 | 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 | 69% 9 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.75% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 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 | 60% 5 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.47% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well 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 | 108 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 65% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1