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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Wigan WN3 6BL
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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: Leaders are persistent in their ambition to make sure that every pupil develops into a fluent reader.
Success of the Curriculum: The bespoke and ambitious curriculum has been developed to bring subjects to life and enrich pupils’ learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a very small number of subjects, pupils’ knowledge of some aspects of their learning is not quite as secure.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers have secure subject knowledge. They make regular checks on pupils’ learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are quick to provide help for any pupil who is not keeping up with the pace of the phonics programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils said that their classmates rarely interrupt their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use effective strategies to make sure that pupils with SEND access the same learning as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders act decisively and promptly to resolve any reports of bullying or unkind behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff receive regular safeguarding training. Staff are very vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the range of activities, beyond the academic curriculum, that leaders provide.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide variety of musical, sporting and other activities. They enjoy attending after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the ongoing training and support provided by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make regular checks on pupils’ learning to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan activities that pupils enjoy.
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About Us
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 423 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 21.4 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 55% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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.
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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1