Rivington Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tennis Street North Dentons Green St Helens Merseyside WA10 6LF |
| Phone | 01744678493 |
| Reference Number | 104761 |
Rivington Primary School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school has a strong focus on the quality of education, behavior, and leadership, while personal development has been recognized as outstanding. This is the first routine inspection since the school became subject to regular reviews after a long exemption period. The school maintains high expectations for academic achievement and provides a supportive environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive. The curriculum is generally well-structured and ambitious, although there are some gaps in newer curriculum areas that the school recognizes need addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.56%
Girls: 47.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 5 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 6 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have a strong sense of community and enjoyment in school.
- Effective personal development program fostering empathy and understanding.
- High expectations for academic and personal achievements.
- Well-structured curriculum that enriches learning across subjects.
- Strong focus on reading with a diverse range of materials.
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in knowledge identified in a small number of newer curriculum areas.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -2.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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