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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily reading activities and prioritized writing skills ensure comprehension and handwriting quality. Maths includes calculation practice and problem-solving.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders strengthened reading, writing, and math, evident in improved lessons and student achievements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for creative subjects like art, music, and drama are limited and need enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievement in English and maths has improved rapidly, with higher attainment at key stages.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils' progress has accelerated. Systems support those who join with little spoken English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous, work harmoniously, and show high care for each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strengthened special educational needs provision, including a nurture room and revised counselling.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School is safe and friendly, with robust safety procedures. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Policies ensure a safe environment; staff are vigilant. Strong classroom behavior management.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate changes made since 2015, liking the open-door policy for discussing issues.
Parental Involvement: Open-door policy allows parents to enter school with children and discuss any issues with staff.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor education is notable, with specialist activity days and residential trips.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school clubs enhance the curriculum, but creative opportunities are underdeveloped.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff are highly motivated, welcoming increased professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching has led to improved pupil outcomes and consistent learning quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations of teaching and learning ensure quality, though monitoring of most-able pupil progress needs improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, work for the most able lacks sufficient challenge.
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 206 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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At The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, all students' potential is awakened in a friendly, family-like environment that values education.
Our children live, learn, and develop in the love of God here at the centre of Lancaster's lovely old city.
We were given the title of "School of Sanctuary" for the first time in 2017, demonstrating that we are a community where everyone is respected, cared for, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Our school is the hub of our diverse community and has close ties to St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral.
Children are not only taught according to the best academic standards, but they are also taught about Jesus' teachings and how our faith is based on gospel principles.
We instruct our kids in the ways of God, life, friendships, respecting other people's beliefs, and living as nice and considerate individuals.
Please do come and take a look around so you can see for yourself what makes The Cathedral Catholic Primary School so unique.
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At The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, all students' potential is awakened in a friendly, family-like environment that values education.
Our children live, learn, and develop in the love of God here at the centre of Lancaster's lovely old city.
We were given the title of "School of Sanctuary" for the first time in 2017, demonstrating that we are a community where everyone is respected, cared for, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Our school is the hub of our diverse community and has close ties to St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral.
Children are not only taught according to the best academic standards, but they are also taught about Jesus' teachings and how our faith is based on gospel principles.
We instruct our kids in the ways of God, life, friendships, respecting other people's beliefs, and living as nice and considerate individuals.
Please do come and take a look around so you can see for yourself what makes The Cathedral Catholic Primary School so unique.
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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 |
B+
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B-
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C+
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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 | 22.9 | 25.8 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 79% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.4% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 6 | 95 | 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 | 67% 15 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 11 | 9.2% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 95 | 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 | 82% 19 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 9.08% | 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 | 7.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 63% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.79% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
