Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Rochdale Road
Walsden
Todmorden
West Yorkshire
OL14 6RN
Phone 01706812947
Reference Number 135862

Walsden St Peter’s CE (VC) Primary School is continuing to demonstrate good performance, creating a positive environment that supports both the personal and academic growth of its pupils. The school is characterized by strong relationships between staff and pupils, promoting resilience, curiosity, and care. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in core subjects such as reading, where structured programs ensure pupils progress effectively. The school effectively caters to the needs of its most vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing necessary support through external agencies and well-trained staff.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 174
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.43%
Girls: 50.57%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 13.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 25

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 10 12 22
2 14 13 27
3 15 13 28
4 12 14 26
5 12 9 21
6 11 14 25

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 95.4%
White & Asian 1.7%
White, Other 0.6%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
Mixed, Other 0.6%
Asian, Other 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Oct 2023
Date Report
11 Oct 2023 School inspection
15 May 2018 Full inspection:
11 Feb 2014 Full inspection:
05 Apr 2011 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Welcoming environment for pupils
  • High expectations for personal and academic achievement
  • Well-supported mental health and family liaison services
  • Strong emphasis on reading with high-quality resources
  • High-quality pastoral care fostering pupil well-being
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the curriculum

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent identification of key knowledge in some subjects
  • Insufficient revision of learning to ensure retention
  • Assessment strategies not effectively addressing misconceptions

Ofsted Parent View

The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know Total Responses
1. My child is happy at this school. 4 3 1 2 1 11
2. My child feels safe at this school. 4 4 1 2 0 11
3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. 2 5 2 1 1 11
4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. 8 0 0 2 0 1
5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. 5 5 0 1 0 11
6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. 2 1 4 2 2 0
7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
8. The school has high expectations for my child. 3 2 1 2 3 11
9. My child does well at this school. 3 5 2 1 0 11
10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. 3 5 1 1 1 11
11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. 5 4 0 1 1 11
12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. 5 5 1 0 0 11
13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. 4 2 1 3 1 11
14. I would recommend this school to another parent. 7 4

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 105
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.1
Writing -1.2
Maths -1.6

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 5 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 2 1

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