Lower Heath CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lower Heath Prees Lower Heath Ce Primary School Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BT |
| Phone | 01948840524 |
| Reference Number | 146897 |
Lower Heath CofE Primary School has been rated as good in all areas of its provision during its first inspection since becoming part of the Marches Multi Academy Trust. The school offers a warm and welcoming environment where strong relationships between staff and pupils are nurtured, contributing positively to the educational experience. The leaders' commitment to improving education is evident, with a well-structured curriculum that has begun to show promising results, particularly in reading and early years education, despite some challenges in assessment practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 108 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Lower Heath CofE Primary School | |
| 06 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils
- Successful recent rejuvenation of the reading curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High standards of behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Well-planned phonics curriculum leading to strong progress in reading
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally lack sufficient subject knowledge in foundation subjects
- Inconsistent use of assessment to identify and address gaps in learning
- Narrow range of extra-curricular activities not well suited to pupils' interests
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 102 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Prees CofE Primary School
Cross End, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2ER |
1.19 miles |
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Moreton Say CofE Primary School
Moreton Say, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3RS |
3.6 miles |
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Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
Tilstock Lane, Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JL |
3.71 miles |
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Hodnet Primary School
Shrewsbury Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NS |
3.84 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5BX |
4.27 miles |
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Whixall CofE Primary School
Brownsbrook, Whixall, Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SB |
4.59 miles |
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Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery
Buntingsdale Park, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2HB |
4.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Acorn Wood
Watery Lane, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3LR |
3.13 miles |
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The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UB |
4.58 miles |