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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- St. Helens WA10 1LN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver the phonics programme confidently and effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad and balanced curriculum meets pupils鈥� needs well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum planning is less well developed in a small number of subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Almost all pupils can read with accuracy and fluency by the end of Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide effective support to help those pupils who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, behave well in lessons, and respond well to teachers' high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from appropriate support from staff, ensuring access to the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that bullying will be dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Detailed and comprehensive safeguarding training helps staff remain vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers gave their positive views about school at the beginning of the school day.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish the opportunities to develop their musical and sporting talents.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate that leaders are mindful of their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information well to address pupils鈥� misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders have an accurate view of what the school does well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less well-developed curriculum planning in some subjects prevents making links in their learning.
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 206 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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to foster our children's moral and spiritual development within the framework of the Catholic faith. the creation of a warm, protective, and secure environment in which children can grow in self-respect, sense of value, ability to work with others, and consideration for others. to offer engaging, educational opportunities so that each person's God-given abilities and gifts can grow and reach their greatest potential. to create a setting where staff members may feel appreciated and driven to give our kids a great education.
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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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 32% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.76% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 65% 19 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 19 | 10.58% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 102 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 46% 12 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.59% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 102 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 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 | 34% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.54% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
