Ince CofE Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
401
AGES
3 - 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
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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
(12/09/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
74%
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)
Charles Street
Ince
Wigan
WN2 2AL
01942704129

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Your school environment is bright and welcoming, providing pupils with many opportunities to learn both inside and outdoors. You enjoy close links with your local church. Pupils are provided with enjoyable activities in school, such as the ‘messy church’, which allow them to develop further their understanding of the Christian faith. Members of staff are proud of their school. All those who responded to the staff survey noted that they enjoy working at the school and that the school has a culture that is aspirational for all pupils. Similarly, pupils told me that they are very proud of their school. They think very highly of their teachers, who, they say, offer them a great deal of help and support. You welcome the views of parents and carers. Questionnaires are regularly provided to allow them to express their views. Additionally, a weekly coffee morning is held, where parents can discuss their children’s progress in school. Your governing body has developed into a strong and effective team. This was evident during the inspection. Governors undertake a broad range of training and are regular visitors to the school. They observe lessons and talk with pupils and with teachers to develop their awareness of pupils’ progress. They attend your weekly parents’ coffee morning to maintain close links with families. Additionally, they analyse reports provided to them by subject leaders. As a consequence, governors are well placed to challenge leaders about pupils’ progress and attainment across the school. You have been successful in addressing the areas for improvement identified in the previous inspection report. You restructured your curriculum to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to write at length across many subjects. The success of this initiative was evident in the extended writing produced by pupils throughout the school. During the inspection, for example, children in Nursery were supported to write prescriptions while enjoying role play in a well-created doctor’s surgery. We discussed areas where further work is required to support the school’s improvement. Over time, the proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school has been above that seen nationally. While much has been done to address this issue, leaders are aware that further work is required to reduce absence rates. Additionally, while new initiatives have been put in place to support the teaching of reading, we agreed that further time is required to consolidate these and to ensure that pupils are being taught effectively to apply a broad range of reading skills. Finally, we agreed that teachers must ensure that the most able pupils are challenged further to develop their understanding and skills in reading, writing and mathematics in key stages 1 and 2. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Your school site is secure and signing-in procedures for visitors are thorough. You ensure that all visitors receive detailed information relating to the safety of pupils, as well as personal safety, such as the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. Your arrangements for checking the suitability of new members of staff to work with children are thorough. On appointment, staff receive detailed information regarding the school’s safeguarding procedures. All staff and governors receive regular training which gives them a clear understanding of how to keep pupils safe. The pupils I spoke to during the inspection told me that they feel safe in school. They were able to describe a range of training that they have received, such as safety near canals and the importance of healthy relationships. Pupils were proud of their role in ensuring that bullying does not take place in school. Pupils act as ‘helping hands’. These are mediators who help to sort out relationship difficulties in the playground. As a result of this focus, pupils told me that behaviour has greatly improved in classrooms and on the playground. Inspection findings During the inspection, I discussed a number of lines of enquiry with you. You have a very clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for further development. This is evident in your own evaluation and development planning.

Ince CofE Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018
Yes No {"yes"=>73, "no"=>27} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 08-06-2018

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