St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Farrell Street Warrington Cheshire WA1 2GN |
| Phone | 01925635143 |
| Reference Number | 111296 |
St Elphin’s (Fairfield) C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, allowing them to thrive academically and socially. High expectations from leaders and a commitment to creating a positive school culture are evident, with strong community involvement through various activities. However, challenges remain, particularly in the area of phonics instruction and attendance, which need to be addressed to maintain and enhance educational outcomes for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 324 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.01%
Girls: 45.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 2 | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 4 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 5 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.6% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| Indian | 7.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and supported at school.
- High levels of respect between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum that ensures comprehensive coverage of the national curriculum.
- Effective teaching practices that support pupils' learning.
- Strong community involvement and extra-curricular activity participation.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to decode words, affecting reading fluency.
- Attendance issues leading to missed learning opportunities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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