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St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
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St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
- Primary
- Billinge Chapel End WN5 7LS
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Based on the inspection date: 20 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers receive regular training to deliver phonics effectively; pupils who fall behind in phonics are supported well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious but lacks clarity on essential knowledge and order of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need more expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively and adapt it for SEND pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind in phonics receive effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are well-mannered, respectful, and supportive of each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Performance is uneven; some pupils do not learn all they should.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies additional needs appropriately but sometimes fails to adapt curriculum delivery for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of respect and trusted adults help ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focuses on pupils' physical and mental health, and online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents minimally in direct activities but considers their feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of trips, visits, and holding positions of responsibility.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the school's consideration for their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Some staff lack subject knowledge, affecting pupils' progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff need better training to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's methods for checking curriculum implementation are underdeveloped.
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About Us
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 183 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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+
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 108 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 108 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 90% 4 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 86% 1 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 5 | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 110 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 87% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Local authority ratio 19 : 1