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Rivington Primary School
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Rivington Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA10 6LF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a central part of the curriculum with broad range of texts and well-constructed phonics program delivered by well-trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is aspirational, ambitious, and well-structured from early years to key stage 2. Enriches pupils' learning across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some newer curriculums, there are gaps in what pupils need to know to access their current learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers act swiftly to address any gaps in learning. Most pupils read fluently by the end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ably support pupils needing extra help in learning phonics and other subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils typically behave well during lessons and strive to be the best they can be.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has appropriate processes to identify additional needs and provides support for pupils to access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know staff will help with any worries. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes welfare and safety effectively; pupils respect differences and understand equality.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered, influencing inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View; school includes families in discussions through school podcasts.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of trips, residential experiences, and clubs enhance learning and personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value support received and appreciate manageable workload ensured by the school and governors.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers act swiftly to identify and address gaps in knowledge, ensuring effective learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors assure high-quality education; staff interventions make sure pupils learn well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need better skills to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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About Us
Rivington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 25.8 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 62% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 107 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 87% 4 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 106 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 83% 14 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 10 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rivington Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
