Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rosewood Avenue Higher Walton Preston Lancashire PR5 4FE |
| Phone | 01772335945 |
| Reference Number | 119393 |
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is currently graded as requiring improvement across all areas of performance, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Although the school has established a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and cared for, significant challenges remain in addressing academic performance, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite recent efforts to improve curriculum delivery, many pupils are still not achieving to their full potential, and persistent absenteeism is a concern for overall learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 97 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.48%
Girls: 50.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| 6 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and cared for within an inclusive environment.
- Strong teaching of phonics contributes to reading confidence.
- There are numerous extra-curricular opportunities including clubs and responsibilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement levels across several subjects, including for pupils with SEND, are not meeting expectations.
- Curriculum clarity is lacking in multiple subjects, making it difficult for teachers to design effective lessons.
- Personal development opportunities for pupils do not prepare them adequately for life in modern Britain.
- High rates of absenteeism negatively impact student learning.
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 | 12% |
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 | 105 |
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 | -6 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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