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Lowercroft Primary School
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Lowercroft Primary School
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- Bury BL8 2TS
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Reception class learn phonics right from the start of their education.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well because teachers have high expectations of what pupils can do.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders have been less specific in defining the steps that pupils need to take in their learning to reach the planned goals in each topic.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the time that pupils leave the school at the end of Year 6, their attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is often well above that of other pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: If staff spot pupils who are at risk of falling behind, high-quality support is put in place to make sure that pupils use their phonics skills to read with increasing accuracy.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. Their conduct ensures that lessons are highly productive.
Support for SEND Pupils: These pupils are supported well to achieve their individual challenging targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school’s anti-bullying strategy has been effective in making sure that bullying rarely happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert and keep pupils safe from harm.
Parent Feedback: Many of the parents and carers that we spoke to told us that their children cannot wait to get to school in the morning.
Parental Involvement: There are excellent relationships between pupils, staff and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of extra activities for pupils to take part in, such as sports clubs or learning to play a musical instrument.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and motivated because of the steps senior leaders and governors take to reduce teachers’ workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils continue to develop their reading skills well throughout key stage 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders should check to make sure that pupils know more readily the essential knowledge that will enable pupils’ future learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some essential knowledge is not remembered as well as it could be.
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About Us
Lowercroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 237 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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We create a stimulating environment to foster a passion of learning in the kids. We teach all of our kids to love and support one another. The core of our work is success at the highest level. All children have unique learning styles and strengths. To ensure that every kid reaches their greatest potential, these strengths are highlighted and their development is constantly tracked. You will find us to be enlightening, supportive, and amiable since we believe that children thrive when their home and school environments are harmonious. We take pride in the sense of community that Lowercroft students, staff, and parents experience.
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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
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 58.5% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.44% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 108 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 | 68% 29 | 62.17% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 14 | 8.5% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 97% 3 | 65.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 15 | 6.85% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 111 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 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 | 94% | 63.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% | 8.79% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 2nd 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lowercroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1