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The Quinta Primary School
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- Congleton CW12 4LX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received training to deliver the clearly structured phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums in a few subjects are not fully developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders ensure that reading is a high priority across the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide effective additional support for those pupils who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND receive effective support but some adaptations are not well matched to needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying happens, leaders and staff deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff have the training they need to identify pupils who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors met with parents at the start of the school day and considered parental letters sent for their attention.
Parental Involvement: Governors and trustees understand what is working well and what needs to improve further.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs on offer, including drama, chess, choir, and sewing.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload when making decisions and support staff’s well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have ensured that reading is a high priority across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils do and do not know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, teachers struggle as curriculums are not fully developed.
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About Us
The Quinta Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 461 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Education History The Quinta Primary School has had a solid reputation for all 46 of its years, one that Ofsted deemed "well earned" in their most recent report.
In February 1968, Sir Bernard Lovell, who was then Manchester University's professor of astronomy, inaugurated the Quinta Primary School in Congleton, Cheshire (founder of Jodrell Bank Radio telescope).
The Quinta, a sizable mansion next to the school on Sandbach Road in West Heath that was demolished in 2003 to make room for a new housing development, served as the inspiration for the school's name, as did an arboretum in nearby Swettenham.
A huge five-bedroom house is referred to as a "quinta" in Portuguese.
Mr. Hargreaves served as the school's first headteacher when it opened with 125 students enrolled in five classes.
The school's success continued, and the personnel grew to include a head teacher, 10 instructors, and two teaching assistants.
314 students were enrolled at the time, and the school had 11 classes.
Miss Tracey Walklate, the current headteacher, was chosen in April 2006.
The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2008, and Mr. Hough and Lady Winterton visited once more to take part in the festivities.
The Year 6 students travelled to London to the Palace of Westminster to commemorate the occasion.
The school continued to expand and prosper in Congleton after converting to academy status on January 1, 2014.
The headmaster, seventeen teachers, one higher level teaching assistant, and eight classroom teaching assistants who support entire class work and special needs in the school now make up the staffing structure for the school, which currently has over 300 students enrolled.
Congleton youngsters continue to receive a top-notch education from the school, which also excels in academics, athletics, and the arts both locally and abroad in Cheshire East.
The school will commemorate its 50th anniversary on July 12th, 2018.
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In February 1968, Sir Bernard Lovell, who was then Manchester University's professor of astronomy, inaugurated the Quinta Primary School in Congleton, Cheshire (founder of Jodrell Bank Radio telescope).
The Quinta, a sizable mansion next to the school on Sandbach Road in West Heath that was demolished in 2003 to make room for a new housing development, served as the inspiration for the school's name, as did an arboretum in nearby Swettenham.
A huge five-bedroom house is referred to as a "quinta" in Portuguese.
Mr. Hargreaves served as the school's first headteacher when it opened with 125 students enrolled in five classes.
The school's success continued, and the personnel grew to include a head teacher, 10 instructors, and two teaching assistants.
314 students were enrolled at the time, and the school had 11 classes.
Miss Tracey Walklate, the current headteacher, was chosen in April 2006.
The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2008, and Mr. Hough and Lady Winterton visited once more to take part in the festivities.
The Year 6 students travelled to London to the Palace of Westminster to commemorate the occasion.
The school continued to expand and prosper in Congleton after converting to academy status on January 1, 2014.
The headmaster, seventeen teachers, one higher level teaching assistant, and eight classroom teaching assistants who support entire class work and special needs in the school now make up the staffing structure for the school, which currently has over 300 students enrolled.
Congleton youngsters continue to receive a top-notch education from the school, which also excels in academics, athletics, and the arts both locally and abroad in Cheshire East.
The school will commemorate its 50th anniversary on July 12th, 2018.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.6 | 31.6 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 77% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 56% 9 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 102 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 65% 3 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 8.07% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 62% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.47% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Quinta Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1