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Wistanstow CofE Primary School
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Wistanstow CofE Primary School
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- Wistanstow SY7 8DQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Achievement of pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of writing is characterized by explicit attention to widening vocabulary and grammar.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy the broad curriculum, showing high attainment in science, history, and music.
Areas Needing Improvement: Current strategies for teaching spelling need sustained improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Procedures check regularly on pupils’ attainment, and additional teaching is provided to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very well behaved, concentrate well, and collaborate effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment and progress at key stage 2 have been broadly average with low performance in 2017 improving in 2018.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work well with families to address the needs of pupils whose circumstances make them potentially vulnerable.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel entirely safe, with staff addressing any minor disagreements promptly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils recall advice on staying safe online and road safety; school insists on learning to swim.
Parent Feedback: Parents are resoundingly supportive, with all surveyed recommending the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the friendliness and active consideration of the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Most pupils attend afterschool clubs for netball and craft, and upper key stage 2 benefits from a residential visit.
Outdoor Facilities: Despite the fairly small school yard, pupils make good use of a wide range of play equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the headteacher's clear sense of direction and enthusiasm.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders provide teachers with renewed energy and clearer expectations, resulting in good progress in English and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make helpful checks on the quality of teaching and provide guidance for colleagues.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Weaker teaching in the past has led to pockets of underachievement.
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About Us
Wistanstow CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 61 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 27% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 27% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.78% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 101 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 92 | 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% 31 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 8 | 9.13% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 104 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 94 | 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 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.44% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 82 | 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 | 38% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.91% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wistanstow CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1