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Orrets Meadow School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Orrets Meadow School
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Orrets Meadow School
- Primary
- Wirral CH46 9QQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make remarkable progress in reading and writing; progress in mathematics is consistent but not as dramatic.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and inspiring, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Accelerate progress in mathematics to match the impressive gains in English.
Foundational Skills: Expert staff break down complex knowledge, ensuring pupils gain essential skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum ignites love of reading, preparing pupils for future success.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make consistently fast progress in mathematics, reading, and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Daily interventions accurately address individual barriers to achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable; they are friendly, considerate, and appreciative of the school's work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High-quality literature enhances pupils' love of reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour with mutual respect and support among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and support staff are skilled at supporting every pupil to overcome individual challenges in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Exceptional quality of education tailored to SEND needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The overwhelming majority of pupils say bullying does not happen; staff handle issues effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vigilant staff ensure pupils' well-being, promoting physical and emotional health.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff create open culture prioritizing pupil interests.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school has transformed their children's lives and are hugely appreciative of the school’s work.
Parental Involvement: Home-school link worker highly valued by parents for engagement and support.
Extracurricular Activities: Almost all pupils participate in regular clubs and activities such as cycling, football, art, drama, and computing.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 6 pupils take part in a residential trip focusing on outdoor pursuits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are exceptionally motivated, contributing to improvements and forming a cohesive team.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching enables pupils to make outstanding progress across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders ensure teaching continues to improve through thorough evaluation and sharing of good practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders evaluate the quality of teaching thoroughly and facilitate the sharing of good practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Expertly trained staff implement curriculum effectively.
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About Us
Orrets Meadow School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 84 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 5% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.4 | 8.6 | 5.3 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 89 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 98 | 105 |
| 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 | 97 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 5% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well 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 | 94 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 91 3 | 97 | 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% | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.46% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 91 5 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 94 6 | 98 | 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% | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 86 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 88 | 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 | 0% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
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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
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orrets Meadow School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
