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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
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- Warrington WA5 1TG
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Foundational Skills: Carefully planned curriculum improves skills and knowledge in different subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards have risen; pupils achieve well, especially in reading.
Foundational Skills: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to deliver curriculum successfully.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and broad curriculum with essential knowledge chosen carefully.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils' attainment in writing and mathematics needs boosting.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers need to better adapt curriculum delivery for SEND pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective steps have improved mathematics standards; recent training enhances reading progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Further training for teaching assistants supports developing writing skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils value differences, care for others, and behave very well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support in place for those struggling with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behavior around the school is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide well-planned support meeting social and emotional needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adept at identifying needs, skilled adaptation in most subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective steps have been taken to reduce misbehaviour; bullying not a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on safeguarding; regular staff training and thorough arrangements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff ensure bullying is managed well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive role models; pupils taught to behave exceptionally well.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, particularly impressed with SEND support.
Extracurricular Activities: Enhanced by many clubs such as robot and animal club; outdoor trips support development.
Extracurricular Activities: Fantastic enrichment opportunities like cookery, gardening, circus skills.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic, skilled staff, benefiting from ongoing professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Training provided for staff improving pupils’ progress in writing and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers held to account for teaching quality, effective improvements noted.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work, workload easing measures taken.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks help remedy misconceptions quickly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for improvement in writing accuracy and handwriting across school.
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About Us
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 169 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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 | 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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 69% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.92% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 101 | 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 | 60% 10 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.61% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 105 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 101 | 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 | 70% 14 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 11.27% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 56% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 11.26% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 3rd 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 Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1