Fender Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | New Hey Road Woodchurch Wirral Merseyside CH49 8HB |
| Phone | 01516770425 |
| Reference Number | 105039 |
Fender Primary School has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness across all evaluated areas. The school provides a supportive environment where both pupils with special educational needs and their peers enjoy a positive educational experience. Parents express high levels of satisfaction regarding the care provided to their children, particularly those with SEND. The school’s leadership is proactive in maintaining high expectations, leading to motivated students and a safe atmosphere conducive to learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.91%
Girls: 46.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 2 | 26 | 8 | 34 |
| 3 | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Commitment to a broad curriculum and good teaching practices.
- High levels of pastoral care ensuring pupils' well-being.
- Parent and community involvement in school decisions.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculums lack clarity in essential knowledge to be taught.
- Relatively new curriculums need more assessment to ensure effectiveness.
- Inconsistent attendance among certain pupils affects learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 97 |
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 | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | -3.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
New Hey Road, Wirral, CH49 8HB |
0 miles |
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7LS |
0.41 miles |
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Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
0.41 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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0.44 miles |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hillside
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0.66 miles |
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Townfield Primary School
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1.16 miles |
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Hayfield School
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Overchurch Infant School
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