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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
- Primary
- Wigan WN6 7AU
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Based on the inspection date: 16 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Some pupils do not read books that match their current reading skills and knowledge of sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The school adopted a new curriculum to ensure a broad and balanced education, with emerging signs of improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculums are sometimes not delivered as intended due to lack of subject expertise.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils' attainment and progress in English and mathematics have been well below the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: The school is developing its approaches to checking what pupils know and remember over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are sometimes disrupted by the behaviour of others; some classes behave more positively than others.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of some pupils with SEND are overlooked, and they do not receive the help needed to access learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; they have positive relationships with their teachers and enjoy their learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the extra time given to carry out additional duties.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subject curriculums are not being implemented consistently well, impacting pupils' knowledge acquisition.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Lack of subject expertise leads to deficiencies in curriculum implementation.
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About Us
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 25.8 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 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 | 40% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.09% | 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 | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 67% 2 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 9.95% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 65% 2 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 10.8% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 67% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.16% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1