About Our Classes
A two-form entry primary school like Great Meols Primary typically means that the school admits two classes per year group. Here’s a breakdown of what this structure involves:
One class for Foundation Stage 1: a maximum of 26 children in any session
Two classes per year group: In Reception to Year 6, the school has two separate classes.
Class sizes: In KS1 each class has 30 children, however in KS2 some classes have up to 34 children depending on demand and capacity
Total school size: We have 465 children in our school including Foundation Stage 1
Class Staffing Structure
Each class at Great Meols Primary (as with many two-form entry schools) is typically supported by:
A qualified class teacher: Responsible for delivering the full curriculum and managing the classroom.
A teaching assistant (TA): Provides support for individuals or small groups, assists with classroom management, and supports pupils with additional needs.
In Early Years (Nursery and Reception), there is often a higher adult-to-child ratio, and the staff may include:
An Early Years teacher
Multiple teaching assistants
Benefits of a Two-Form Entry School with TAs
Better teacher-student ratio: TAs help provide more individualized attention.
Peer collaboration: Pupils have more opportunities to work with children across both classes in their year group.
Staff collaboration: Teachers in the same year group can plan lessons together, ensuring consistency and sharing best practices.