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Stainton CofE Primary School
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Stainton CofE Primary School
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- Dacre CA11 0ET
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well, younger pupils read and pronounce sounds confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: The quality of teaching and learning is good, with successful strategies to improve writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils find it difficult to explain how they solve mathematical problems.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are rising in English and mathematics. Reading progress is hampered when pupils do not read outside school.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils need additional support, leaders swiftly provide help to get pupils back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is good. They have positive attitudes to learning and say they feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding for pupils with SEND is used well with bespoke support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare; staff deal quickly with any misbehavior, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Children’s emotional needs are met well through various initiatives and external agencies.
Parental Involvement: Parents contribute to children’s learning journeys by sharing what their children do beyond school.
Parent Feedback: Most parents speak positively about the school but some find a lack of transparency in decision-making.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of activities like gymnastics and choir, with memorable experiences for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Improvements to outdoor learning in early years capture children’s imagination.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality training and support. The approach to developing pupils’ writing has had a significant positive impact.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make strong progress across different subjects due to effective teaching methods.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior and middle leaders check teaching effectiveness thoroughly, ensuring detailed progress measurement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils lack confidence in explaining how they solve mathematical problems.
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About Us
Stainton CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 125 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Headteacher: Working with such devoted and passionate staff, governors, students, parents, and grandparents is a great privilege. We are all dedicated to ensuring that teaching and learning meet the highest standards. Staff members strive to ensure that every student reaches their full potential by having high expectations for both themselves and for the students.
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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-
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D+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 101 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 53% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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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 | 103 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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 | 52% 13 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 12 | 9.28% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 101 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 92 | 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 | 39% 2 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 8.1% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 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 | 41% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.05% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stainton CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
