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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is good, with improving achievement in the phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad curriculum that promotes pupils’ interest in the world around them.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not use assessment information effectively, leading to mismatched activities and stalled progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Support staff work with pupils who are struggling so that they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and well-mannered. They feel valued and safe in school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress is improving in writing, reading and mathematics in key stage 2. However, attainment remains below average by the end of Year 6.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively by highly trained staff, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly; pupils feel safe and valued.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The safety and welfare of all pupils are at the core of everything that staff do.
Parent Feedback: 'Nothing is too much trouble,' reflects the comments of many parents.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with other professionals to provide opportunities for parents to develop their skills.
Extracurricular Activities: A variety of clubs and activities, from yoga to woodwork, are offered each week.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-planned activities, including the outdoor area, contribute effectively to children’s learning across the breadth of the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training for teachers improves their subject knowledge and understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ good subject knowledge ensures systematic teaching of phonics, beginning in the early years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment to accurately identify the next steps in pupils’ learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some classes in key stage 1, pupils’ progress falters when activities are not matched well to their needs.
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Red Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 492 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.

At this school, 58% 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 Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 7-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 25.4 6.4 20.9
Proficient Math 106 - 106
Proficient Read 106 - 107
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 106 102 97
Reading 106 102 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 63.62% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 9.95% 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 3.4 Above Average
Writing 1.4 Above Average
Maths 4.1 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 2 99 96
Reading 101 1 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 56% 11 63.12% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 4 11.01% 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 0.7 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 2.8 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 102 1 97 94
Reading 102 3 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 45% 8 62.53% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 3 9.35% 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 -1.5 Below Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -0.5 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 101 99 93
Reading 99 98 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 37% 59.43% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 7.84% 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 -2.6 Below Average
Writing -3.2 Below Average
Maths -0.7 Below Average
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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 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Red Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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