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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 1GD
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Inconsistencies in staff expertise affect how quickly pupils learn phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in some subjects but do not learn as much as they should in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should identify important information for staff to teach and assess.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessment well to support pupils' reading, including those who find it difficult.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils, but not all, learn to read fluently and accurately.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption by some pupils affects concentration.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support from staff to help them in their work.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders and staff take bullying seriously and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant to keep the school site safe and secure.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils attend extra-curricular music tuition and gardening club.
Teacher Engagement: Some teachers do not fully understand how to manage low-level behaviour issues.
Impact on Student Progress: Sometimes, learning activities chosen by teachers do not develop pupils’ knowledge sufficiently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers of early reading have enough expertise in phonics.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We offer a solid and loving Christian foundation at Saint Michael's Church of England Primary School, which supports all aspect of the school's life.
We are committed to fostering Christian principles through our ethos and culture.
Our goal is for our students to graduate from school as self-assured, capable individuals who will contribute significantly to society.
Because God created our world and came to it in the person of Jesus Christ, St. Michaels is happy to be a Church of England Aided School.
In order to assist our kids develop the social, spiritual, and academic abilities necessary for a bright future, we try to prepare them for life.
Our goal is to offer a secure and enjoyable learning environment founded on Christian principles.
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I'm hoping the website will give you the details you need to understand what makes our school unique.
We offer a solid and loving Christian foundation at Saint Michael's Church of England Primary School, which supports all aspect of the school's life.
We are committed to fostering Christian principles through our ethos and culture.
Our goal is for our students to graduate from school as self-assured, capable individuals who will contribute significantly to society.
Because God created our world and came to it in the person of Jesus Christ, St. Michaels is happy to be a Church of England Aided School.
In order to assist our kids develop the social, spiritual, and academic abilities necessary for a bright future, we try to prepare them for life.
Our goal is to offer a secure and enjoyable learning environment founded on Christian principles.
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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-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 25.8 | 29.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 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 | 48% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 4.48% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 106 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 59% 12 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 6.57% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 71% 1 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 5 | 5.69% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 72% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.61% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Local authority ratio 20 : 1