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Allanson Street Primary School
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Allanson Street Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA9 1PL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure that pupils read regularly and understand well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide a broad, balanced curriculum that engages pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Vibrant and builds pride in local area
Areas Needing Improvement: Whole-school improvement plans lack specific criteria to measure success.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme established; some inconsistencies noted
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve recall opportunities for pupils
Performance in Maths & Reading: Changes to how teachers develop pupils' reasoning skills in mathematics are starting to have an impact and standards are rising.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that pupils falling behind receive additional support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong achievement by end of key stage 2
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support identified for gaps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display keen attitudes to learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic learners and contribute well to class discussions, though some lack focus when activities do not fully challenge them.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make good progress due to a wide range of interventions and strategies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning adapted effectively with smaller steps
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant in ensuring pupils' safety and well-being. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong pastoral team providing valuable support for pupils' social and emotional health.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Prominent roles like anti-bullying ambassadors
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care and safeguarding culture
Parent Feedback: Parents have a very positive view of the school and appreciate the close communication and support.
Parental Involvement: Parents are warmly welcomed and kept regularly updated on their children's progress.
Parent Feedback: Positive feedback via Ofsted Parent View
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for engagement in school decisions
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs including sports, art, and music.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area provides opportunities for children to climb, balance and explore.
Extracurricular Activities: Myriad of clubs such as 'thriller' dance
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic, hardworking, and keen to improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide timely and appropriate support, resulting in good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff check on pupils' learning regularly to provide additional support as necessary.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supported well by leaders
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks on understanding help progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not always use information precisely enough, which can slow pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need consistency in phonics delivery
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About Us
Allanson Street Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 456 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B+
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 67% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.76% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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 3 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 103 | 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 | 59% 11 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.58% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 3 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 48% 11 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.59% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 59% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Allanson Street Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1