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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The consistent teaching of phonics is also having an impact on progress in key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Your deputy headteacher supports you effectively in raising standards. This has raised aspirations and instilled a new sense of purpose by enabling pupils to achieve all they are capable of while maintaining the ethos of the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for pupils to develop their writing skills in subjects other than English are not consistent across key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers support pupils through good-quality questioning that clarifies any misconceptions and encourages them to move quickly onto new and more challenging activities.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are working hard to accelerate the progress made by disadvantaged pupils currently at the school, and a good range of social, emotional and academic support is in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are good relationships between pupils that support learning and promote their personal development. This contributes to the good behaviour and welcoming atmosphere evident throughout the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that there is a range of bespoke support for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities. Staff expectations for these pupils are high.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff, pupils and their parents report that pupils feel safe and well looked after at St Thomas. All records and systems are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel well cared for and told me they know who to go to should they have any concerns. They trust adults to resolve any issues that may arise.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers who spoke with me during the inspection, and those who responded online, were extremely positive about the recent changes to the school’s provision.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils especially enjoy the emphasis on sport and physical education before, during and after school.
Teacher Engagement: All staff members who responded to the staff questionnaire said that they are proud to work at the school and felt that leaders use professional development to encourage, challenge and support teachers’ improvement, such as in developing questioning skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work in pupils’ books and your most recent performance information show that, across the curriculum, the progress these pupils make is strong.
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About Us
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 255 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 85% 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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.6 | 25.8 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 110 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 85% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 78% 1 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 77% 12 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 65% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.79% | 8.19% |