Inspection Report

This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.

Introduction

The inspection was carried out by two Additional Inspectors.

Description of the school

Approximately two thirds of pupils in this inner city school are from minority ethnic groups and one fifth of these are at the early stages of learning English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is very high and the proportion with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is twice the average for primary schools nationally. The school is resourced to take up to 20 pupils with speech and language difficulties from schools across the city. The proportion of pupils who join or leave the school at times other than starting in the Reception class or leaving in Year 6 is well above average.

Overall effectiveness of the school

Grade: 3

리버풀 대학에서 가장 가까운 곳에 공립초등학교인데 전체 평가가 그냥 만족스런 수준인 그레이드 3.

This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.
The registered childcare, managed by the governing body, was inspected under section 49 of the Childcare Act 2006.

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Introduction

The inspection was carried out by two Additional Inspectors.

Description of the school

This school is below average in size. It serves an inner city area, but some pupils live in other districts of the city. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is above average and in most years the proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is well above average. Over half of the pupils are of minority ethnic heritage and more than 20 languages are spoken by pupils. A small percentage of these are at an early stage of learning English. Some pupils are from families of overseas students who are temporarily resident in the city while studying locally. Many more pupils than is usually the case leave or join the school before the end of Year 6. The school makes provision for the Early Years Foundation Stage through Nursery and Reception classes. The school holds the National Healthy Schools Award, the Activemark Gold and the Eco-Schools Silver Award.

Privately managed extended childcare provision is on site. This was inspected separately and will receive a separate report.

Key for inspection grades

This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.

Introduction

The inspection was carried out by one Additional Inspector. The inspector eval!uated the overall effectiveness of the school and investigated the following issues: the achievement of pupils, the quality of the school's provision, leadership and management, attendance and the provision for pupils learning English as an additional language. Evidence was gathered from observations of lessons, data about past performance, discussions with the chair of governors, senior staff as well as pupils and parents, and a scrutiny of school documents and parent questionnaires. Other aspects of the school's work were not investigated in as much detail, but the inspector found no evidence to suggest that the school's own assessments as given in its self-eval!uation form were not justified, and these have been included where appropriate in the report.

Description of the school

This small primary school serves an inner city area of Liverpool. The school roll has risen and the proportion of pupils who come from beyond the immediate area has increased since the last inspection. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is high. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in school is above average. About half of all pupils are of White British origin and the remaining pupils are of Black, Asian, Chinese and mixed race heritage, though only a few are at the early stages of learning English as an additional language. The school buildings include two double mobile classrooms, which accommodate all four Key Stage 2 classes. The school has gained the Basic Skills Quality Mark, the National Healthy Schools Award, the Active mark, the Eco Schools Bronze Award and holds the Articled School status to reflect its particular partnership with Liverpool Hope University. It is part of the local learning network and hosts a Pupil Support Centre on site, but this was not part of the inspection.

Overall effectiveness of the school

Grade: 1

가장 좋은 평가를 받은 학교입니다. 이런 학교에 다니면 좋죠.

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Inspection Report

Introduction

The inspection was carried out by one additional inspector.

Description of the school

This school is smaller than average. It is situated in an area of high social and economic disadvantage. A much higher than average proportion of pupils is eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils identified with social or emotional vulnerability or as having learning difficulties and/or disabilities is well above average. Most pupils are of White British heritage. A small number of pupils are of minority ethnic heritages. A few of these pupils are at an early stage of learning English as an additional language. The Early Years Foundation Stage comprises of children in the Nursery and Reception age ranges. The school has gained the Activemark Award.

There is a day nursery on site, which is run by a private provider and did not form part of this inspection.

Key for inspection grades