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Well Lane Primary School
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Well Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Wirral CH42 5PF
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years provision | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics programme teaching is more effective due to trained staff.
Foundational Skills: Staff are not well trained to deliver the phonics programme, hampering learning in other curriculum areas.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have not set out an ambitious or coherent curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too little thought has been given to what pupils need to learn and when this content should be taught.
Success of the Curriculum: Improved curriculum design and delivery; positive impact on pupil's subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Large gaps in historical knowledge remain; improvements needed for secondary readiness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Enhanced phonics and reading curriculum inspires engagement.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular reading practice supports weakest readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improving behaviour with consistent staff guidance and rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2022, the proportion of pupils who attained the expected standard in reading and mathematics was significantly below the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: The support provided for pupils struggling to read does not help them catch up quickly with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' enjoyment of school is impacted negatively due to poor behaviour that is not effectively dealt with.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective early identification and support for SEND pupils improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND do not get the help and support they need with their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When bullying occurs, leaders deal with matters swiftly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that staff receive regular safeguarding training; pupils feel safe to share their worries.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Poor knowledge about health safety and family diversity.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Limited personal development programme affects understanding of key life skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils enjoyed trying new activities during a trip to an outdoor adventure centre.
Extracurricular Activities: Few activities for pupils to develop their talents and interests, limiting development beyond academics.
Teacher Engagement: Participation in trust networks enhances curriculum knowledge.
Teacher Engagement: Many teachers do not have secure subject knowledge or understand how to shape their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers rely heavily on teaching assistants for supporting pupils with SEND.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not understand how to shape their teaching so that pupils build their knowledge well over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment strategies are ineffective; staff do not routinely spot pupils’ misconceptions.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved curriculum aids in better student learning and knowledge recall.
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About Us
Well Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 207 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Inadequate 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 |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 48% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 103 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 97 | 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% 38 | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.46% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 14% 77 | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.67% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 110 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 98 | 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 | 91% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.56% | 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 | 13.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 9.9 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Well Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1