Mickle Trafford Village School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Mickle Trafford Chester Cheshire CH2 4EF |
| Phone | 01244506480 |
| Reference Number | 111082 |
Mickle Trafford Village School has been judged as good overall in its recent Ofsted inspection. This is the first routine inspection since the school was last assessed fourteen years ago, when it received an outstanding grade. The school is described as a happy and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their time at school. Staff have high expectations and provide a well-structured curriculum that meets the needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leadership is strong, with a focus on staff well-being and professional development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| 5 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 6 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Irish | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school.
- High expectations from staff lead to positive pupil engagement.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to meet diverse needs.
- Effective phonics teaching helps most pupils become successful readers.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND ensures they follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Pupils take pride in their leadership roles and contribute positively to their community.
- Governors are knowledgeable and support school leaders effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teaching does not always align with the intended curriculum.
- Some teachers do not revisit prior learning frequently enough, impacting pupil progress.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| 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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 3.5 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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