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NAS Church Lawton School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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NAS Church Lawton School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations for behaviour, leading to a calm and orderly school environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff ensure that pupils receive suitable support to meet their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in most subjects but some do not achieve as well as they should in a few foundation subjects. Improvement needed for detailed curriculum in these subjects.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers deliver the curriculum well in most areas, helping pupils to learn more knowledge.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers regularly check pupils' progress and provide useful feedback. Some subject leaders need more effective training and support.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some subject leaders do not make sufficiently detailed checks, which hinders the ability to support teachers effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and staff work together to develop supportive strategies to improve pupils’ attendance.
Communication with Parents: Parents reported that their children appreciate the help and guidance that leaders provide.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are positive about the school's support and guidance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying effectively and are trusted by pupils to sort out problems.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders should ensure better training for subject leaders to monitor the quality of curriculum delivery.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders ensure robust procedures are in place to keep pupils safe and handle bullying effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils strive to gain student of the week, showing good behaviour and positive attitudes.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure the safe management of traffic and closely pass any concerns to safeguarding leaders.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Students enjoy swimming, cooking, art, and games clubs, aiding independence and broadening experiences.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities help pupils to broaden their experiences while maintaining academic focus.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive a comprehensive careers education and work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of education, employment, or training.
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About Us
NAS Church Lawton School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 75 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 4-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5 | 6.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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 | - | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.41% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 91 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 95 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 | 0% | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 92 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 14% | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.47% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 41.84% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.95 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 4.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 11.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 46.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.04 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 44% | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.53 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.55% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at NAS Church Lawton School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
