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Rectory CofE Primary School
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Rectory CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Seneley Green WN4 0QF
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Based on the inspection date: 30 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Nursery Year enjoy learning about letter sounds, giving them a strong start.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's decisive actions are beginning to make a difference to pupils’ learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils miss out on rich experiences to explore their talents.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children in the early years and pupils in key stage 1 benefit from support with reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers carefully design learning activities to address gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils display positive attitudes and typically behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff meet pupils' individual needs so that they achieve success in their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to keep safe online and know what it means to have a positive relationship.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils’ mental well-being effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils value learning in the outdoors, which is an exciting part of the school’s provision.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of clubs on offer is limited, with few opportunities to develop talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have benefited from focused training to deliver revised subject curriculums.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are more adept at pinpointing gaps in knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are still grappling with recently developed curriculums.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some subjects lack clear guidance on what should be taught.
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About Us
Rectory CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 155 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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-
|
C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.3 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 39% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.76% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 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% 32 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10.58% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 5 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 100 | 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 | 35% | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.59% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 100 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 35% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.54% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rectory CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1