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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District L21 7LX
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers make mathematics interesting and ensure pupils know the importance of calculation and problem-solving skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's new curriculum is described as outstanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not always have opportunity to write at length to develop their writing skills further.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment by the time they left school at the end of Year 6 in 2014 was significantly above average overall, and outstanding in reading and grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides exceptional support particularly to disadvantaged pupils, helping them to achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, they listen intently to their teachers and behave sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with disabilities or special educational needs receive excellent support from well-trained teachers and assistants, helping them make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding; pupils say they feel safe and well looked after.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have an exceptionally good understanding of bullying and say that it never happens at school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school and appreciate the good communication.
Parental Involvement: The early years team involves parents in their children's learning through induction meetings, starter packs, and blogs on the school鈥檚 website.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities to play string, brass, and percussion instruments, and enjoy residential learning in Years 5 and 6.
Outdoor Facilities: Children are very appreciative of their new and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning and play areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers excite and engage pupils with class activities, and they have exceptionally good relationships with them.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' marking is high quality, indicating how pupils can improve their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems for monitoring the quality of teaching are rigorous, helping senior leaders continually support teachers in improving their practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The most able pupils are not always fully challenged to achieve to the very best of their ability.
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About Us
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 453 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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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| 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 25.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 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 | 66% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.18% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 100 | 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 | 62% 14 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 9.43% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 107 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 103 | 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 | 76% 12 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 9 | 8.3% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 64% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.83% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1