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Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Training in phonics has improved teachers' understanding of letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is designed well to enrich pupils' learning across many subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading helps pupils learn new knowledge. Phonics taught from Reception
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully designed curriculum prepares pupils well for the future
Areas Needing Improvement: The teaching of a modern foreign language in key stage 2 needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack precise assessment to identify learning gaps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils told inspectors that reading helps improve vocabulary
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support helps struggling pupils catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, motivated to learn
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in key stage 2 in mathematics is weaker than it is in English.
Support for Falling Behind: New strategies to develop the teaching of mathematics are beginning to bring about improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils, including those with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND), make good progress throughout the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Ambitious for SEND pupils, ensures confidence and self-esteem
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training relating to safeguarding and ensure that procedures are in place and are effective in keeping pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, with adults available to help
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School values promote respect, kindness, positive culture
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are very positive about the quality of education provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have developed the way in which they communicate to parents, providing information on managing pupils' behavior and the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a selection of extra-curricular activities which further enhance their learning in areas such as sport and music.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs including gardening, dance, sports
Outdoor Facilities: Woodland and nature areas inspire learning and creativity
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders ensure that staff have regular opportunities to debate the curriculum and pupils’ learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers benefit from professional development which is improving their skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use strategies to connect new concepts
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps students make secure connections
Impact on Student Progress: Training to support the teaching of mathematics has begun to make a positive impact on the teaching of problem-solving and mastery.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The teaching of French in key stage 2 is inconsistent between year groups.
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About Us
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 93 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | 25.8 | 4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 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 | 46% 21 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | 104 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 67% 18 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 85% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1