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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 6LE
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily early reading lessons are highly effective in ensuring younger pupils improve their reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is of good quality with a strong focus on developing pupils’ basic skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching is not outstanding; adjustments needed for more able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Almost a third of the Year 6 cohort made better than expected progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-planned activities support children effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, behave well, and attendance is high.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-planned support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs ensures they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and understand internet dangers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good understanding of all forms of bullying, and pupils show great concern for others.
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with the school and its community engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: An extensive range of extra-curricular activities is available and appreciated by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The quality of resource provision outside does not match the very good quality in classrooms.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge, and relationships are of high quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective steps have been taken to address issues like reading progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A programme to evaluate and improve teaching quality is effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers miss opportunities when marking pupils' work to provide improvement comments.
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About Us
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 287 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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Welcome to St. Michael with St. John CE Primary School, I would like to say.
Everyone can find an engaging, safe, and loving atmosphere at our school.
Every child is held in the utmost regard by us, and we are devoted to ensuring that they all receive an education of the best calibre.
St. Michael with St. John CE Primary School is still a good school, according to the most recent Ofsted inspection.
According to the inspection report, "St. Michael with St. John offers students and their families a helpful and nurturing atmosphere."
To promote your child's learning, we think a strong partnership between home and school is essential.
Learn to learn, learn for life is our school's motto, and we all endeavour to instil a passion of learning in each of our students.
Our school, in my opinion, is a pretty unique setting.
Our students are engaged, eager, and proud of their school, and we have a learning environment to be proud of. We also have outstanding teachers and support personnel.
This school's website was created to give you pertinent details about the way the school is set up and the curriculum we offer to your kids.
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Everyone can find an engaging, safe, and loving atmosphere at our school.
Every child is held in the utmost regard by us, and we are devoted to ensuring that they all receive an education of the best calibre.
St. Michael with St. John CE Primary School is still a good school, according to the most recent Ofsted inspection.
According to the inspection report, "St. Michael with St. John offers students and their families a helpful and nurturing atmosphere."
To promote your child's learning, we think a strong partnership between home and school is essential.
Learn to learn, learn for life is our school's motto, and we all endeavour to instil a passion of learning in each of our students.
Our school, in my opinion, is a pretty unique setting.
Our students are engaged, eager, and proud of their school, and we have a learning environment to be proud of. We also have outstanding teachers and support personnel.
This school's website was created to give you pertinent details about the way the school is set up and the curriculum we offer to your kids.
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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 |
A
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B-
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 60% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.41% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 98 | 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% 2 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 8.42% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 69% 10 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 8.31% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 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 | 59% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.87% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1