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Lowton West Primary School
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Previous inspection Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are achieving above expected levels in all subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics
Foundational Skills: There are inconsistencies in the teaching of phonics at Key Stage 1
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always ensure that questions challenge pupils, particularly more-able pupils in mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils achieve well in English and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Early identification and effective support help pupils catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good; pupils have a positive attitude to learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to early identification and effective support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are punctual and attendance is above the national average, showing strong promotion of welfare
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school’s work
Parental Involvement: Parents actively support their children’s love of reading at home
Extracurricular Activities: The range of enrichment activities is a real strength and contributes well to pupils' learning and enjoyment
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ targets are securely linked to the progress that pupils make
Impact on Student Progress: Effective intervention has accelerated progress in mathematics at Key Stage 2
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Seniors leaders have an accurate overview of the quality of teaching and play an effective role in improving it
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers' questioning does not always challenge pupils’ thinking, particularly the more able
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Lowton West Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 434 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.

At this school, 78% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 25.9 25.8 25.9
Proficient Math 108 108 106
Proficient Read 105 109 108
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 108 100 97
Reading 105 101 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 78% 61.77% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 9.09% 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 0.7 Above Average
Writing 2.4 Above Average
Maths 3.6 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 106 99 96
Reading 105 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 72% 6 63.36% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 1 9.95% 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 0.3 Average
Writing 1.0 Above Average
Maths 0.8 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 1 99 94
Reading 104 100 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 66% 4 66.95% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 3 10.8% 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 -2.5 Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths 0.4 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 98 93
Reading 104 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 62% 61.61% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 9.16% 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 -1.0 Below Average
Writing -2.3 Below Average
Maths 0.4 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 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lowton West Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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