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Northern Primary School
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- Rossendale OL13 8PH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Writing is taught well across the curriculum and standards of spelling and grammar are high.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched by many spiritual, moral, social and cultural events.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not consistently achieve the same depth of understanding in humanities subjects as they do in English, science, and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress in reading and writing is particularly strong. Attainment in key stage 2 mathematics remains above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: There is a greater focus upon fluency and explaining mathematical methodology to improve pupils’ progress in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around school and outside. Their attendance is above the national average.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are carefully logged and dealt with in a timely manner. Safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The single central record meets requirements, child protection training is up to date and child protection records are kept securely.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents who responded felt that their children are safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers support the school well; one parent commented, ‘This is an excellent school; there is a real community spirit.’
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ high expectations ensure that the most able pupils enjoy success.
Impact on Student Progress: Current assessment data shows that pupils' progress in mathematics is picking up.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching overall is strong. Effective modeling and high expectations were observed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is still more to be done to ensure that the teaching of mathematics is as consistently effective as it is for English.
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About Us
Northern Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 178 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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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What We Do: Describe the PTA.
The Parent Teacher Association is a welcoming group of parents who give their time to support the school and its staff while also ensuring that all of its students receive the best possible education.
In what ways does the PTA help the school?
One way to become engaged and make an impact is by being a leader in your PTA: We organise activities and events to raise money for educational initiatives. Our activities during the course of the 2017–18 academic year helped the school raise a total of $2469.82.
We offer parents a network of social support.
2019 Autumn Festival We were finally treated favourably by the weather, and the rain briefly ceased enough that we could take in yet another magnificent Northern fireworks display.
The chocolate tombola was completely sold out in the first hour, and the hot dogs and light sticks were a big hit.
2019 Summer Fair What a huge success the fair was this year!
Both kids and adults liked playing the activities, and the lucky bags again sold out in the first 25 minutes.
On the PTA email address, [email protected], the PTA is glad to receive suggestions for the event for the following year.
Family Quiz Night - our first Family Quiz night was great fun, with 11 teams taking part.
Team Unicorn and Team Wing It and Scarper came top and entered a tense tie breaker question - how many miles long to the nearest mile is the River Nile?
Dates of meetings: Next meeting date is Tuesday 30th April at 6:30pm upstairs at Anna's.
The May Fair planning will be discussed at this meeting.
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The Parent Teacher Association is a welcoming group of parents who give their time to support the school and its staff while also ensuring that all of its students receive the best possible education.
In what ways does the PTA help the school?
One way to become engaged and make an impact is by being a leader in your PTA: We organise activities and events to raise money for educational initiatives. Our activities during the course of the 2017–18 academic year helped the school raise a total of $2469.82.
We offer parents a network of social support.
2019 Autumn Festival We were finally treated favourably by the weather, and the rain briefly ceased enough that we could take in yet another magnificent Northern fireworks display.
The chocolate tombola was completely sold out in the first hour, and the hot dogs and light sticks were a big hit.
2019 Summer Fair What a huge success the fair was this year!
Both kids and adults liked playing the activities, and the lucky bags again sold out in the first 25 minutes.
On the PTA email address, [email protected], the PTA is glad to receive suggestions for the event for the following year.
Family Quiz Night - our first Family Quiz night was great fun, with 11 teams taking part.
Team Unicorn and Team Wing It and Scarper came top and entered a tense tie breaker question - how many miles long to the nearest mile is the River Nile?
Dates of meetings: Next meeting date is Tuesday 30th April at 6:30pm upstairs at Anna's.
The May Fair planning will be discussed at this meeting.
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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-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 48% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 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 | 74% 5 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 6 | 9.2% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 95 | 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 | 79% 1 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 9.08% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 80% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.79% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northern Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1