Wincle CofE Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
66
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(17/02/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
93%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Wincle
Macclesfield
SK11 0QH
01260212592

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The school is at the heart of the community and members of the community respect the school. Parents and carers who responded to Ofsted’s online parent survey Parent View were very positive about the school. A large majority of parents say that, ‘It is a fantastic rural school. It is one big happy family.’ At Wincle CofE Primary, pupils’ academic and personal development are equally important. Leaders ensure that pupils’ skills develop well across the wider curriculum. For example, pupils become highly skilled at cookery and organising events where they produce the food. These diverse learning opportunities engage pupils and foster their love of learning. Pupils value their education. As a result, their behaviour is excellent. Since the previous inspection, governors have promoted you to the role of headteacher. You wasted no time in bringing about improvements across the school. No stone is left unturned in your quest to make the school the best that it can be. The school is in capable hands. You understand well the needs of the community, the staff and especially the pupils. Governors, pupils and parents value your dynamic and passionate leadership. The previous inspection highlighted a few areas for the school to work on and you have responded positively to these. Teachers now provide more opportunities for pupils to assess and challenge themselves in their learning. Pupils understand how to improve their work because of the consistent feedback that they receive. You have also placed a high priority on improving pupils’ spelling across the school. There has been training to improve teachers’ subject knowledge and parents have attended spelling workshops to support their child at home. Pupils across the school receive a separate daily lesson focused on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Finally, middle leaders have improved quality in their areas of responsibility by making their plans more precise. As a result, the success of their actions can be more easily measured. Action plans produced by subject leaders clearly show specific and measurable priorities. Leaders rigorously check these plans and hold staff to account for their success. We agreed that published results show that a lower proportion of children achieve the highest standard in Reception compared with the proportion nationally. You acknowledged that at key stages 1 and 2 too few pupils achieve the higher standard in writing. We agreed that these areas would form the key lines of enquiry for this inspection. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders have ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and that records are detailed and of high quality. Leaders, governors and staff undertake regular, up-to-date training on safeguarding and child-protection issues. Consequently, all staff have a good understanding of their responsibilities to ensure children’s safety and well-being. This contributes to a strong and vigilant culture of safeguarding in the school. The checks that leaders undertake on the suitability of adults to work with children are robust. Pupils say that they feel safe and that teachers help them to be safe. There are many opportunities provided for pupils to learn about staying safe, especially when they are online. Parents also receive useful information about how to ensure that their children are safe when using technology. Those who responded to Ofsted’s online survey Parent View say that their children are safe and happy. Inspection findings As part of this inspection, I looked at how well the most able children in Reception are challenged in their learning. Although the proportion of children that achieve a good level of development in the early years is consistently above the national average, this has not been the case for the proportion working at the highest standard. You have identified that this is an area of weakness in the school and are implementing many changes to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Teachers complete detailed assessments when children start at the school and these inform their individual targets. You ensure that staff track the progress that all children make, especially the most able. Teachers use this information to plan relevant learning opportunities. Consequently, children’s individual needs are met and the most able are now challenged in their learning. Current school assessment information indicates that a greater proportion of children in Reception are now working at the highest standard.

Wincle CofE Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>95, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>71, "strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 41 responses up to 17-02-2023

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