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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
- Primary
- Wigan WA3 3TH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching plans for English and mathematics transformed these subjects, with top 20% progress nationally.
Success of the Curriculum: Wide and interesting plan meeting national curriculum requirements, systematically develops reading and writing skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils master reading basics by Year 2; need better phonics teaching and regular checks for those falling behind.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is better than most pupils across the country.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, no learning time is lost. Teachers make sure everyone behaves well.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders should ensure regular identification of pupils who are falling behind and implement strategies to help them catch up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND participate in all aspects of school life, receive extra help including adapted learning materials and questions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No bullying reported; staff ensure safety, effective systems in place with a safeguarding governor and staff training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School has positive relationships, Christian ethos evident, though knowledge of other religions, races, and cultures could be improved.
Parent Feedback: Parents have positive opinions about the school; feedback considered through Parent View and school's own questionnaires.
Parental Involvement: Guidance helps parents listen to pupils read at home; parents contacted if pupils are absent to ensure safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Cultural, sporting, creative, and scientific activities offered like gardening, choir, and drama.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide guidance on approach to agreed programmes of work; staff feel valued and fit well into the school community.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' consistent approach from Reception to Year 6 benefits reading and mathematics performance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Guidance and training to improve standards, especially in reading. Teaching assistants help pupils reach potential.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers should better use information from reading assessments to help those falling behind.
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About Us
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 218 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To St. Thomas' Church of England Junior and Infant School, a Very Warm Welcome. We hope that the seven years you spend with us will be a delightful and fruitful period of learning for both students and parents. At St. Thomas', we offer a joyful, safe, and engaging atmosphere where kids are inspired to learn and explore, respected as unique individuals, and encouraged and supported to attain their greatest potential. Don't simply believe what we say; come and check it out for yourself. Please allow us to show you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 25.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 16 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% 2 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 4 | 10.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.16% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
