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Walverden Primary School
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Walverden Primary School
- Primary
- Nelson BB9 0TL
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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: The teaching of phonics and reading is successful in enabling pupils to make good and improving progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum meets most pupils’ needs well and provides a good variety of interesting activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for pupils to practise and develop their skills in literacy and numeracy across subjects are limited, especially for more-able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing and mathematics has risen at a much faster pace than nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly notice when pupils are having difficulties and organize additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy school, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The achievement of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs has improved and is good. Staff provide good support for individual pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; pupils feel confident it is dealt with on the few occasions when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know what might be unsafe situations and how to avoid them or deal with them.
Parental Involvement: The school has nurtured good relationships with the vast majority of parents.
Parent Feedback: A very small minority express some concerns about catering for more able pupils and staff approachability.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides a good range of enrichment activities that support pupils’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan lessons that contain a good variety of exciting and motivating activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good because teachers know their subjects well and keep pupils interested and on their toes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teaching is good and some is outstanding due to effective staff training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A very small minority requires improvement; a small amount of teaching still requires improvement.
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Walverden Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 460 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a sense of the school. By visiting our website, you have shown interest in Walverden Primary School, which makes me happy. This website was created to provide you with some information about school life and the many opportunities we provide to the kids. We are an upbeat, energetic, and friendly school where everyone collaborates to give each child a variety of opportunities and experiences on their journey of learning and exploration. Every single one of our students is respected and recognised for their special skills and talents since they are the centre of the school community. We want every person to realise their greatest potential and do so with a smile on their face. Walverden Primary School collaborates with parents, students, staff, governors, and members of the larger community to educate our children. The foundation of our school is the idea that kids learn best in a setting that is joyful, upbeat, supportive, safe, and secure. You are more than welcome to stop by, meet me, and ask any questions you may have concerning the curriculum and daily operations of our school. To schedule an appointment, call us.
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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-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 60% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.4% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 103 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 53% 9 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 9.2% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 101 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 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 | 44% 4 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 9.08% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 95 | 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 | 40% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.79% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walverden Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
