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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Wirral CH48 3JT
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve extremely well and reach standards well above average in English and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The rates of progress pupils make are more rapid than at the time of the previous inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of pupils’ handwriting and presentation throughout the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and mathematics standards are consistently above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Excellent support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs ensures very good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent, being polite, considerate, and hardworking.
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs ensures that they make very good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with when reported. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High standards of behaviour and good manners are strongly reinforced.
Parent Feedback: The large majority of parents who responded to Parent View are happy with the progress their children make.
Parental Involvement: Ensure that all leaders strengthen the existing links between parents and the school.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of after-school clubs are offered together with peripatetic music lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in Reception classes thrive due to the wide range of activities provided for them both indoors and outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching promotes outstanding learning and progress through careful planning and attention to individual needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Carefully planned lessons, which build on pupils’ prior knowledge and understanding, enable pupils to make excellent progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks are carried out by senior leaders on the quality of teaching, with training and additional support provided if necessary.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes accept too readily written work that is not well presented.
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About Us
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 423 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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During the nineteenth century, West Kirby National School was the alternate name for St. Bridget's School. The school was housed at four separate locations between 1825 and 1900. The West Kirby National School began operations in 1825 in a space next to St. Bridget's church tower. Given that West Kirby was a rural area, it is likely that the few students there were the offspring of farmers and farm labourers. On ground near the church, the structure was dismantled in 1848, and a new school was constructed. The current museum is located in the outer offices. On the building's exterior, two old portals that might be labelled Boys and Girls are evident. The students moved in 1864 to Grange School, which was later called the Grammar School and was located on the other side of Grange Hill. The school at St. Bridget's was converted into a space for meetings and Sunday School. The students moved back to a brand-new brick school near St. Bridget's church in 1885. This building included two turrets and a bell tower. On the same site, construction for a new school started in 1965. The last stage was finished in 1968, and it is still largely the same as it is now. In the 1950s and 1960s, the ancient sandstone school building served as a restaurant; more recently, it used as a second classroom. The Charles Dawson Brown museum was established in the hearse-house next to the original school building, and it was still accessible to kids in the changing area through a permanently locked door. The museum offers additional information regarding St. Bridget's School's past.
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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 |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 109 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 77% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well 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 | 109 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 86% 4 | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 11 | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 82% 6 | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 88% | 54.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1