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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Previous inspection Satisfactory
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: The teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage has a focus on practical activities.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils in Years 1 to 6 make good progress, achieving well above average by Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some plans for improvement lack focus, particularly in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in reading and mathematics is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are well supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, polite, and caring, with positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school and staff address any bullying issues well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Liaison between home and school supports pupils' attendance and welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about behaviour and safety across the school.
Parental Involvement: Liaison between home and school is strong.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and good subject knowledge, promoting effective learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants effectively support individual and group learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons fail to capture pupils’ imagination and enthusiasm.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The pace of pupils’ learning is not always brisk enough in all lessons.
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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Methodist school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 199 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 63% 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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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
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Snobe grade
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 5-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.1 25.8 20.4
Proficient Math 106 108 104
Proficient Read 104 109 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 106 96 97
Reading 104 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 63% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 -1 Below Average
Writing -0.5 Below Average
Maths 2.3 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 104 1 95 96
Reading 103 3 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 53% 27 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 2 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 -2.6 Below Average
Writing -3.3 Below Average
Maths -1.7 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 105 2 94 94
Reading 106 2 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 80% 27 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 4 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 -0.4 Average
Writing -2.2 Below Average
Maths -1.5 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 103 94 93
Reading 104 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 53% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 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 1.3 Above Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths 0.3 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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