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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 multi-sensory approach to teaching letters and sounds positively impacts reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment in mathematics and reading is above average, showing year-on-year improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to link subjects and use ICT more regularly are missed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in mathematics and reading is above average at Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils benefit from working in small groups with readily available help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to show their accomplishments, value their teachers, and enjoy coming to school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make good progress due to effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they are cared for, with adults effectively managing any bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements meet statutory requirements and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers believe that their children are making good progress and feel safe at school.
Parental Involvement: The school actively encourages parent involvement through workshops and online resources.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by a range of after-school opportunities including sporting and musical activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The new building provides plenty of space for students to play and learn.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan many exciting activities and pupils find learning fun.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular monitoring and professional development ensure most teaching is good or outstanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good questioning skills stimulate pupils' imagination and correct misconceptions effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Limited opportunities for staff to observe outstanding teaching.
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Waterfoot Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 300 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 57% 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 hope you will find the information in this handbook to be a helpful resource as your child attends Waterfoot Primary School. A hearty welcome to the Waterfoot Primary School Handbook. We take great pride in our welcoming and pleasant culture as well as our strong ties to the neighbourhood. The popularity of Waterfoot Primary School is a result of the strong parental and governing board support as well as our unique and effective teaching methodology. By pushing our kids to be the best they can be intellectually, socially, and emotionally, we genuinely try to achieve.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 5-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21 25.8 26
Proficient Math 102 108 108
Proficient Read 105 109 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 96 97
Reading 105 97 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 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 -1.4 Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -3.1 Below 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 106 4 95 96
Reading 105 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 7 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 5 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing -0.5 Below Average
Maths -0.6 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 102 1 94 94
Reading 105 2 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 3 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 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 1.4 Above Average
Writing 1.1 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 101 94 93
Reading 103 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 59% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -2.7 Below Average
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waterfoot Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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