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Mersey Vale Primary School
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Mersey Vale Primary School
- Primary
- Stockport SK4 2BZ
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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: The school prioritises early reading and phonics, enabling pupils to become confident, fluent readers by Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and ensures most pupils achieve well by the end of Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clear oversight, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, particularly in early reading where they become confident readers by Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly trained staff provide extra support to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and are friendly and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective procedures ensure pupils with SEND are identified quickly and supported well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff swiftly resolve any concerns; pupils are taught how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school celebrates diversity but needs to improve pupils' understanding of British values.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils talked excitedly about choir performances, trips, and orchestra visits.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers very few extracurricular opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to be part of the team and appreciate consideration of their workload.
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Mersey Vale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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On behalf of our whole school community I am very pleased to welcome you to Mersey Vale Primary School. Everyone here is committed to offering all children a successful and happy time at our school. We work closely with parents, carers and other members of our wider community to build positive partnerships which ensure that children reach their full potential. We are proud that our school is a very caring and supportive environment. We ensure that there are many opportunities to be involved in the life of our school and to celebrate our successes. We value the support of parents, and working in partnership, we will continue to offer an outstanding service to our community and its children. Staff in our school are committed to safeguarding all our children.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 112 |
| 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 | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 47% | 59.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.77% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 107 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 69% 6 | 64.03% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 11.41% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 108 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 102 | 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 | 75% 12 | 65.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.21% | 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 Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 63% | 61.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.73% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mersey Vale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
