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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 6LX
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Children in early years learn phonics as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a curriculum that is broad, exciting and highly ambitious.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regardless of their different starting points, pupils in each key stage achieve consistently high outcomes in national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive prompt support to catch up if ever they need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Around the school, indoors and outdoors, pupils’ behaviour is impeccable.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is effective communication between the school, parents and carers, and a wide range of professionals. This ensures that pupils with SEND receive expert support when it is needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school quickly spots and addresses any behaviour that might lead to bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive, responsible attitudes contribute significantly to pupils’ ability to learn and to achieve.
Parent Feedback: The school communicates effectively with parents and the community to support pupils’ education.
Parental Involvement: The school works quickly and purposefully to identify any pupils who may have SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides an impressively wide range of activities for pupils’ personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play happily outdoors in beautiful grounds that have far-reaching views of the world around them.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ regular checks in lessons help to identify whether pupils have any missing knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: No opportunity is lost to improve learning for pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school’s systems are working well, ensuring the quality of education remains exceptional over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school makes effective use of information gathered through assessments, for example to make any necessary adjustments to the curriculum.
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About Us
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 454 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.2 | 22.9 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 101 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 101 |
| 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 | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 75% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.41% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 106 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 75% 5 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 8.42% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 5 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 100 | 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% 6 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.31% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 109 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 76% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.87% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
