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Lyme Community Primary School
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Lyme Community Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA12 9HD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in reading, mathematics and science has improved significantly
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and builds up pupils' knowledge effectively in most subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: PE lessons need better plans and more time allocation; staff need to improve modeling correct language usage
Performance in Maths & Reading: Every Year 2 pupil could read at the expected standard by the end of 2019
Support for Falling Behind: Capable teaching assistants help pupils catch up if they fall behind
Behaviour and Attitudes: Overall positive attitude towards learning, though younger pupils' behavior in PE lessons could improve
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers manage and support SEND pupils well, ensuring they study the full curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are sorted out promptly and effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority with effective training and systems in place
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is very positive according to Ofsted's online survey
Parental Involvement: The school manages a breakfast club and an after-school club for additional support
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area used by Nursery and Reception children is engaging and well-utilized
Teacher Engagement: Teachers inspire pupils and make learning fun and exciting
Impact on Student Progress: Students’ achievement is good as teachers ensure understanding before moving on
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Very capable teaching assistants complement teaching quality
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff use non-standard spoken English and incorrect grammar
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About Us
Lyme Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 211 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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to make sure that every child has access to the National Curriculum in its entirety.
to encourage the school's growth as a resource for the community.
At Lyme, we think that all staff will collaborate and work constructively with kids to make sure they understand the expectations we have for them in terms of their behaviour and conduct in school, in keeping with our vision and values.
This is founded on a commitment to invest time in making sure that kids have clear boundaries, are prompted to consider and understand how their actions influence other people, and are supported in growing empathy for those around them.
We will work together with parents to help their children by being open and honest with them about significant issues or occurrences pertaining to their children's behaviour.
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to encourage the school's growth as a resource for the community.
At Lyme, we think that all staff will collaborate and work constructively with kids to make sure they understand the expectations we have for them in terms of their behaviour and conduct in school, in keeping with our vision and values.
This is founded on a commitment to invest time in making sure that kids have clear boundaries, are prompted to consider and understand how their actions influence other people, and are supported in growing empathy for those around them.
We will work together with parents to help their children by being open and honest with them about significant issues or occurrences pertaining to their children's behaviour.
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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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | 25.8 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 102 | 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 | 40% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.76% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 5 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 59% 20 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 10.58% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 100 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 39% 4 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.59% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 101 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 43% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lyme Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1