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Puss Bank School and Nursery
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Puss Bank School and Nursery
- Primary
- Macclesfield SK10 1QJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum, with phonics taught from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Many subject curriculums are sequenced well and meet the needs of pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, clear identification of end goals for pupils is needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Those struggling to read are supported through appropriate interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and act quickly to resolve any instances of bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified quickly and receive appropriate support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff act quickly to resolve any instances of bullying and ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff work well with other agencies to support pupils' welfare.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are pleased with many aspects of the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have established strong links with the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of exciting trips and clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deal effectively with misconceptions and struggling pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make effective use of assessment strategies to check understanding.
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About Us
Puss Bank School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 423 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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Welcome to our school's website. We sincerely hope you find it helpful and that it has everything you need. Puss Bank School & Nursery is an active school with a welcoming atmosphere and lots going on. We accept kids between the ages of 2 and 11 for nursery and primary education, and we have resources for 7 kids who are of school age and have autism. Our students speak more than 25 different languages, making us a varied school. We respect, honour, and welcome everyone. Please get in touch with our office staff by calling 01625 384384 or sending an email to [email protected] if you'd like to visit the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 22.5 | 26.3 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 99 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 48% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 62% | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Puss Bank School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1