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Beal Vale Primary School
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Beal Vale Primary School
- Primary
- Shaw and Crompton OL2 7SY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High profile teaching of reading with immersive language skills activities; well-trained phonics program support.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-organized curriculum that meets the needs of pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have newly implemented curriculums; teachers need more support to ensure consistent delivery.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of reading is emphasized, and by the end of key stage 1, most pupils are confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in phonics receive necessary help and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, make friends easily, and are keen to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs identified promptly; curriculum adapted through support and resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; adults provide help for worries or concerns; frequent awareness of personal safety issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School ensures timely help for vulnerable families and supports emotional health well.
Parent Feedback: Parents express positive views about the school; information gathered via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School has developed links with local community; engages parents as they bring children to school.
Extracurricular Activities: Weekly life skills, varied range of clubs, and trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-stocked library, outdoor book shed, and organized play areas.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive subject-specific training and support from the trust; are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Suitable activities linked to curriculum content; teaching strategies used to check understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Needs refinement in assessment strategies in some subjects; impacts identification of knowledge gaps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Challenges exist in using effective assessment strategies in some subjects.
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About Us
Beal Vale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 194 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 34 : 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 34.6 | 20.4 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 103 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 65% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.29% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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.
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.
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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
34 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beal Vale Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1