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St Peter's CofE Primary School
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
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- Hixon ST18 0PS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is a high priority; phonics and writing skills are effectively developed.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum engages pupils well; enhances learning with visits and activities.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a strength; early reading is taught well with high expectations.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich, varied curriculum prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities for extended writing needed; handwriting and presentation inconsistent.
Areas Needing Improvement: Understanding some British values is less developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong outcomes in reading, writing and phonics due to effective teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided for those at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with positive attitudes and play well together.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong performance, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide quick extra help for those who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, are eager to learn, and support each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs are accurately identified; pupils achieve well with support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership meets with leaders to discuss special educational needs provision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training; clear system for recording concerns exists.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School is safe and free from bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Nurturing environment with strong relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive; appreciate good communication and progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents' feedback is crucial; parents involved through consistent communication and events.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers varied activities like dodgeball, table tennis, and musical instruments.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for sports competitions and performing arts available.
Extracurricular Activities: Impressive range of activities: cricket, gardening, theatre, more.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide regular feedback; middle-ability pupils, especially girls, make good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Actions taken by teachers lead to positive attitudes and performance in maths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and feedback sessions ensure high teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Staff know pupils well and have consistent expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent teaching helps pupils to achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in handwriting and presentation among different classes.
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St Peter's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 191 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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Children between the ages of 4 and 11 are served by St. Peter's Church of England Primary School.
Between Stafford and Uttoxeter, in the sizable scenic village of Hixon, the school is well located and has good access to the surrounding roads.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that is appropriate for all students in a secure setting.
Hixon has had a primary school since the Victorian era, albeit the original structure is no longer in use.
The wide, airy structure where the school is currently located was constructed in 1959.
Its extensive amenities include a multi-purpose room with excellent PE furniture and a permanent stage; a separate dining area where all meals are prepared on-site; a well-equipped ICT suite/resource library with 17 computers and a large collection of books; a well-stocked fiction library; and an outstanding space used exclusively for the school's excellent before and after school programme.
The popular local pre-school programme is housed in the former Hixon Children's Centre, which is a portion of the school building. Local families are welcome to enjoy the center's first-rate amenities.
Thus, the transition from preschool to school is essentially seamless.
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Between Stafford and Uttoxeter, in the sizable scenic village of Hixon, the school is well located and has good access to the surrounding roads.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that is appropriate for all students in a secure setting.
Hixon has had a primary school since the Victorian era, albeit the original structure is no longer in use.
The wide, airy structure where the school is currently located was constructed in 1959.
Its extensive amenities include a multi-purpose room with excellent PE furniture and a permanent stage; a separate dining area where all meals are prepared on-site; a well-equipped ICT suite/resource library with 17 computers and a large collection of books; a well-stocked fiction library; and an outstanding space used exclusively for the school's excellent before and after school programme.
The popular local pre-school programme is housed in the former Hixon Children's Centre, which is a portion of the school building. Local families are welcome to enjoy the center's first-rate amenities.
Thus, the transition from preschool to school is essentially seamless.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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D-
|
C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 12.6 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | - | 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 83% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 6.8% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 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 | 65% 14 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 1 | 9.38% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 8 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 95 | 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 | 79% 9 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 8 | 8.87% | 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 | - |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 111 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 88% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 8.58% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1