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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
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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 Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Phonics programme delivered consistently; timely support for phonics helps pupils keep up
Success of the Curriculum: Broad range of opportunities that bring the curriculum to life
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in a small number of subjects lacks clear key knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support helps pupils keep up with their classmates
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are attentive and lessons proceed without disruption
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers receive training to identify and support needs of pupils with SEND
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Students feel happy and safe; trust staff as an important reason
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe online
Parent Feedback: Parents benefit from workshops about phonics, reading, and grammar
Parental Involvement: School engages well with parents to support pupils' learning at home
Extracurricular Activities: Crafts, multisports, and science clubs available
Teacher Engagement: Staff value being part of the school and appreciate support for their workload
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check on what pupils have learned and provide opportunities to revisit concepts
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers receive training to develop subject knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not reinforce high expectations of behavior
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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 428 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 52% 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
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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 23.9 25.8 25.3
Proficient Math 102 108 105
Proficient Read 106 109 104
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 102 100 97
Reading 106 100 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 52% 55.76% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.48% 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 0.9 Above Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -1.5 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 104 101 96
Reading 103 2 100 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 66% 2 59.86% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 3 6.57% 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 Above Average
Writing 3.5 Above 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 104 1 98 94
Reading 105 2 99 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 64% 4 59.44% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 7 5.69% 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 -0.3 Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths -1.6 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 103 100 93
Reading 107 99 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 68% 55.11% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 5.61% 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 Above Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -1.3 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 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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