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Whitegate CofE Primary School
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Whitegate CofE Primary School
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- Whitegate and Marton CW8 2AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching effectively improves fluency and recall in mathematics and writing, addressing vocabulary and content.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced contributing to good pupil progress across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' knowledge and skills in some subjects like history need further development.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective teaching assistants and tailored plans help pupils with SEND make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in classrooms and around school. Misbehavior incidents are swiftly dealt with.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions in English are high, but math achievement is not as strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well-supported with clear procedures and external agency help, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; safety procedures are clear and effective, and staff know how to spot early warning signs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists throughout the school with very well-maintained policies and procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents’ feedback was positive in the survey conducted.
Parental Involvement: Leaders involve parents through various activities and workshops, enhancing their children's education.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of sports and after-school clubs with high participation rates.
Outdoor Facilities: Investments in sport encourage greater participation with professional development for staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and positive about leadership; high-quality effective questioning strategies are used.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching improvements result in better pupil progress across a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching performance is evaluated through robust procedures ensuring quality improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Professional development has enhanced teaching quality but some subjects require further skills development.
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About Us
Whitegate CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 162 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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The gorgeous Cheshire countryside is the setting for Whitegate Church of England Primary School. The towns of Northwich and Winsford, both of which have a long history with the Cheshire Salt Industry, are sandwiched around it. At least as early as 1779, Whitegate had a school. Indeed, there appear to have been two schools - one for boys, which is what is now part of the Mews, and a girls school in the building which became the Delamere Estate Office and later a private dwelling, October Lodge, next to the school. In 1986, Whitegate School—or, to be more specific, the original Victorian building—celebrated its 100th anniversary. Whitegate School turned 105 in 2011; the celebration was held there (1886 - 2011). Mr Percival , headteacher, spoke during a special service about the honour and privilege of being one of fourteen head teachers who have led the school. The service was attended by Right Revd Keith Sinclair Bishop of Birkenhead, Graham Evans M.P., John Stephens, Deputy Director of Children's Services, Jeff Turnbull, Diocese Director of Education, Rev. Lesley Eden Vicar, Cllr Lynda Jones, Mike Holland, Head Hartford High School, also present pupils, their families, past and present staff, together with members of the church and local community. Whitegate CE Primary School is still a thriving, well-liked institution today. The images below depict several facets of both St. Mary's Church in Whitegate and our school.
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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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 96 | 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 | 52% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.11% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 95 | 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 | 73% 35 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.28% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 38% 29 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 67% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.98% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitegate CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
