Prestolee Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Stoneclough Radcliffe Manchester M26 1HJ |
| Phone | 01204331521 |
| Reference Number | 141915 |
Prestolee Primary School has been evaluated as outstanding across all key areas in its first Ofsted inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school has an exceptional quality of education, characterized by high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from a well-structured curriculum, supportive staff, and a strong emphasis on reading, which enables them to excel academically and personally. The school also boasts a welcoming environment where pupils are engaged in enrichment opportunities that promote their overall development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 252 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.35%
Girls: 43.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 5 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Prestolee Primary School | |
| 15 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education in all areas.
- High expectations for pupil achievement.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Effective staff training and curriculum delivery.
- Engaging enrichment opportunities for students.
- Strong character development amongst pupils.
- High levels of pupil engagement and enjoyment in learning.
- Supportive and effective governance.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 69 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 81 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 76 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 77 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 73 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 48 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 104 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 64 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 53 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 104 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 74 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 104 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 64 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 67 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 104 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 99 | 5 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 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 | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
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