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Whittlefield Primary School
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Whittlefield Primary School
- Primary
- Burnley BB12 0HL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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 of mathematics and writing for three- to five-year-olds is a particular strength.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ achievement across the school is good because the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is strong.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve checks on the quality of teaching in the foundation subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Better assessment and carefully considered help from staff are assisting a wide range of pupils who face challenges.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers’ high expectations make sure pupils behave and learn successfully. They are confident in their abilities and keen to learn more.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some middle-ability readers did not attain as well as they should in 2016.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is well coordinated by leaders. Expenditure is matched closely to agreed priorities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say there are trusted adults they can talk to at school about any worries they have.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The care and protection of pupils is well developed and a prime focus of everyday life in the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents like the new opportunities to attend the weekly assemblies to celebrate with their children. Parents told inspectors they are happy with their children’s learning.
Parental Involvement: Leaders help staff from Nursery to Year 6 to make a positive difference to the quality of learning for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop their learning through extra clubs provided by the school, for example, very successfully through the exciting science club.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders are skilful at helping staff to develop their skills and work well as a team.
Impact on Student Progress: Better assessment and carefully considered help from staff are assisting a wide range of pupils who face challenges in their lives.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessments of pupils are accurate and used well to plan future teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders do not check the quality of teaching for the foundation subjects in enough depth.
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Whittlefield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 225 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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At Whittlefield School, we work hard to give the children in our care the finest education possible while recognising their special talents and personalities. We also work to encourage excellence in both behaviour and learning.
The main purpose of Whittlefield Primary School is education, which is at the core of everything we do.
Our school is dedicated to the success of the complete child because we think that learning is only one aspect of growth.
By encouraging them to dream big ambitions for themselves and others, supporting them in believing in themselves and others, and eventually helping them accomplish and help others achieve, we want all the kids and staff to succeed in a loving and safe atmosphere.
Our continual goals are for our kids to love school, have fun, and be passionate lifelong learners.
We support an active curriculum that encourages children to live healthy lifestyles and recognises the importance of protecting the environment.
Our goal is to equip our kids with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they will need to succeed academically, but we also place a strong emphasis on ensuring that they have the necessary life skills, as well as the knowledge, skills, and understanding they will need to be prepared for whatever the future holds.
Whittlefield Primary School celebrates the various ethnic backgrounds of all of its students and family through a range of activities and classes.
A variety of curricular themes with significant connections to Britain's place in the globe serve as the foundation for everything mentioned above.
The details on our website are meant to be useful and to give you a glimpse of our amazing school and students.
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The main purpose of Whittlefield Primary School is education, which is at the core of everything we do.
Our school is dedicated to the success of the complete child because we think that learning is only one aspect of growth.
By encouraging them to dream big ambitions for themselves and others, supporting them in believing in themselves and others, and eventually helping them accomplish and help others achieve, we want all the kids and staff to succeed in a loving and safe atmosphere.
Our continual goals are for our kids to love school, have fun, and be passionate lifelong learners.
We support an active curriculum that encourages children to live healthy lifestyles and recognises the importance of protecting the environment.
Our goal is to equip our kids with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they will need to succeed academically, but we also place a strong emphasis on ensuring that they have the necessary life skills, as well as the knowledge, skills, and understanding they will need to be prepared for whatever the future holds.
Whittlefield Primary School celebrates the various ethnic backgrounds of all of its students and family through a range of activities and classes.
A variety of curricular themes with significant connections to Britain's place in the globe serve as the foundation for everything mentioned above.
The details on our website are meant to be useful and to give you a glimpse of our amazing school and students.
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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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 25.8 | 26 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 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 | 99 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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 | 34% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 104 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 48% 6 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.2% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 99 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 42% 5 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 47% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.79% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whittlefield Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
