Great Meols Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elwyn Road Meols Wirral Merseyside CH47 7AP |
| Phone | 01516324606 |
| Reference Number | 143501 |
Great Meols Primary School has been judged as good overall in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school has demonstrated notable strengths, particularly in its early years provision, which has been rated outstanding. Pupils are happy and behave well, showing respect for their peers and adults. The curriculum has been revised effectively, and most pupils are achieving well, with strong preparation for secondary school, particularly in terms of personal development and understanding school values. However, there are some areas that need improvement, specifically in ensuring all subjects identify essential knowledge accurately and consistently apply spelling and grammar skills across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 467 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.96%
Girls: 46.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 20 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 4 | 36 | 30 | 66 |
| 5 | 24 | 43 | 67 |
| 6 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Great Meols Primary School | |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Pupils enjoy attending school and demonstrate positive behaviours.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, fostering inclusion in the classroom.
- Strong engagement of the trust in developing the school's educational quality.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities that enrich pupils' development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not fully specify essential knowledge in some subjects.
- Inconsistent application of spelling and grammar skills across the curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| 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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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