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Moresby Primary School
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Moresby Primary School
- Primary
- Moresby CA28 8UX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading, with a successful phonics curriculum starting from Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum enabling pupils to build knowledge logically over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, staff need more support to deliver the curriculum effectively for mixed-age classes, particularly for SEND pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is prioritised and most pupils read widely and often. Weaknesses in the previous reading curriculum have been addressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with phonics receive effective support to catch up, becoming confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and enjoy learning. Lessons are rarely interrupted by negative behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with additional needs are identified early and supported with various strategies to learn the same curriculum as classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly and effectively, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have safeguarding training, know how to report concerns, and act swiftly to help vulnerable pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View and used in inspections.
Parental Involvement: Pupils perform to parents and the wider community in shows and music festivals, fostering community involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of clubs including cookery, robotics, dance, football, choir, and gardening is offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use clear presentations and assessments to inform future teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils know before moving to new learning, effectively using assessment information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need further training to deliver the curriculum consistently well in mixed-age classes.
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About Us
Moresby Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 123 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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 appreciate you taking the time to visit Moresby Primary School's website and wish you a warm welcome. A rural elementary located in Moresby Parks, just outside of Whitehaven, is called Moresby Primary School. We are well known for our family atmosphere and have a strong track record of academic achievement. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have if you would want to learn more, so please send us a message. Any printed copies of the documents on this website are free of charge as well. Please get in touch with the school office to schedule a tour if you are thinking in enrolling your kid or children with us. Nothing compares to visiting the school to observe how wonderfully our kids interact with one another. Please allow us to show you around. Moresby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.4 | 25.8 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 57% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.49% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 89 | 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 | 56% 8 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 12 | 7.45% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 92 | 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 | 64% 1 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 12 | 8.48% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.75% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 - 6th 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moresby Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1