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St Silas's CofE Primary School
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St Silas's CofE Primary School
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 6JP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading across the school, helping pupils to develop a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have been ambitious in improving the curriculum; it is knowledge-rich and broad, helping pupils to learn well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two subjects, leaders need to refine the curriculum content so that staff know the exact content to teach and when.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, most pupils can read with accuracy and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide timely support for pupils requiring additional help with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well across the school and are keen to meet staff's high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are tenacious in identifying the needs of pupils with SEND quickly and providing targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff act quickly to resolve any issues of bullying or unkindness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop detailed knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, learning about risks such as stranger danger and social media.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View to understand their opinions about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities and visits such as sports, cooking, and art clubs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have the subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum well, though some gaps in knowledge appear due to insufficient practice time.
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About Us
St Silas's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 343 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.2 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 106 | 101 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 42% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Silas's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
