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Willaston Primary Academy
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Willaston Primary Academy
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- Willaston CW5 6QQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The behaviour of children in the early years is strong. Children are keen to learn.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from good teaching. Attainment rose considerably in 2017 compared to 2016.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improvements needed in writing are a key feature of your school development plan.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Increased numbers of pupils are working above the level expected by the end of Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who are not receive timely supported interventions from highly skilled teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils arrive at school full of energy and eager to learn. School is welcoming and friendly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Your pupil tracking and monitoring information shows that increased numbers of pupils are currently working above the level expected by the end of Year 1.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said that bullying and name-calling were rare but did occasionally happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and fit for purpose.
Parent Feedback: Parents felt relationships between pupils and staff were strong, describing the staff as being caring.
Parental Involvement: Parents who responded to the Ofsted surveys were of the opinion that their children were safe.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils told me about their favourite subjects. They enjoy coming to school.
Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor learning environments are vibrant and support learning well.
Teacher Engagement: You identified gaps in training and made sure all staff received appropriate training as a matter of priority.
Impact on Student Progress: Children are making good progress from their starting points. Progress is reflected in tracking and monitoring information.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring records show that from September 2017, you changed your approach to the teaching of writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Parents were concerned about the high number of staff changes recently.
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About Us
Willaston Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 261 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.7 | 23.2 | 27.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 65% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.41% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | 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 | 105 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 102 | 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 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 7.66% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 102 | 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 | 63% 4 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 8.07% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.47% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willaston Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
