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St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
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St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Rossendale BB5 2SW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Reception Year quickly learn the sounds that letters represent.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed a broad and balanced curriculum across the school, including in the early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two subjects, leaders’ curricular thinking is less clear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils become fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff support these pupils well, helping them to keep up and catch up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils value the recognition that they get from staff when they behave well and work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have effective systems in place to identify and assess the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant to signs that pupils may be at risk of harm.
Parent Feedback: Parents shared their views through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school operates a breakfast and after-school club.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from enrichment experiences that support their personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Most subject leaders check that the curriculum is being delivered by teachers as intended.
Impact on Student Progress: This helps pupils to remember more over time, especially in those subjects which are well designed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers also use leaders’ assessment systems well to identify where pupils will benefit from opportunities to revisit previous learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small number of teachers have not received sufficient training on how to adapt the delivery of the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 122 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 7% 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 |
C-
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B-
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.5 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 99 | 96 | 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 | 7% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 | 98 6 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 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 | 29% 21 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | Well 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 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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 | 50% 31 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | 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 | 98 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 19% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
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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
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1