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Padiham Primary School
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Padiham Primary School
- Primary
- Padiham BB12 8SJ
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is encouraged, and phonics teaching in Reception and Key Stage 1 is better.
Success of the Curriculum: Children make good progress due to well-organized learning activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need additional opportunities for pupils to practice numeracy skills in different subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Very good one-to-one help in lessons for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are well behaved and enjoy being at school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are broadly average in English and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to one-to-one help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe because of adult support and rare bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive environment encourages staying safe, healthy life and personal well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents' views are considered through surveys and direct feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a breakfast and after-school club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a range of strategies to improve pupils’ skills in reading and writing.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good teaching leads to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessment and marking help pupils understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Insufficient opportunities for pupils to practice numeracy skills and more-able pupils need demanding work.
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Padiham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 289 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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I feel incredibly privileged to lead this fantastic school. We take great satisfaction in being a joyful, secure, compassionate, and forward-thinking school. At Padiham Primary we are totally committed to continually improving teaching and learning, there are high expectations for all groups of pupils and our motto is, 'Success through Effort' and we feel this promotes resilience and perseverance in our children who try their best and grow into independent learners always ready to take on new challenges. We are honoured to accompany you while your child grows and develops. To provide your child the best chance for the future, we look forward to collaborating with you in this effort. The very best schools are those with strong links and good relationships with parents and carers, and we hope that you will feel confident in approaching us at school with any queries or worries you may have. Please visit our website, which we try to keep as current as possible, and if you have any questions, get in touch with the school office. Visitors who want to tour the school are more than welcome. In the upcoming years, we are looking forward to getting to know you and your kid and working with you.
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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+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 53% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.4% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 102 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 62% 8 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 9.2% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 70% 9 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 9.08% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 79% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.79% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Padiham Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1