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Whiston Willis Primary Academy
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Whiston Willis Primary Academy
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- Whiston L35 2XY
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has cultivated a love of reading, which sits at the heart of the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum ensures the knowledge that pupils learn builds up logically over time, leading to deep and rich understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well; they understand the importance of their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide appropriate support for pupils to address misconceptions or gaps, helping them become independent learners.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and considerate; routines for excellent behaviour are well established.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies and meets the additional needs of pupils well, ensuring they learn from the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said that their school is a safe place and they are confident someone will listen to them if they have worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes the importance of well-being and physical health through personal development programmes.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the views expressed by parents in their responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school provides before- and after-school provision for its pupils, engaging parents in the community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide variety of additional clubs and residential visits that extend far beyond the academic curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from regular, appropriate, and high-quality training supporting them to deliver the curriculum with confidence and flair.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff design carefully crafted activities to meet the needs of pupils, significantly impacting student progress and achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment strategies well to check pupils' understanding and provide support when needed.
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About Us
Whiston Willis Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 361 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 24.4 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 104 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.71% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.65% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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.
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
