Plymouth Grove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Plymouth Grove West Chorlton-on-Medlock Plymouth Grove Primary School Ardwick M13 0AQ |
| Phone | 01612731453 |
| Reference Number | 105443 |
Plymouth Grove Primary School continues to maintain a good standard of education, fostering a culture of high expectations that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school effectively supports pupils from diverse backgrounds, particularly those learning English as an additional language, promoting their personal development and social integration. However, the school is in the process of implementing a new phonics programme, and although staff are generally well-trained, there is some inconsistency in its delivery that could hinder phonetic learning for a few pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 394 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.72%
Girls: 52.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 69.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 31 | 43 |
| 2 | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| 4 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 5 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 30.7% |
| African | 12.4% |
| Asian, Other | 7.6% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| White, British | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations and ambition for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Rich and broad curriculum accessible to all.
- Strong focus on personal and social development.
- Effective strategies to manage behaviour and emotions.
- Diverse extra-curricular activities enhancing learning.
- High staff morale and manageable workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in delivering the phonics programme.
- Some teachers do not effectively check pupils' understanding before moving on to new material.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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