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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S70 6JL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children get off to a good start with reading in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved since the last inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans in some subjects, such as history and science, are not developed well enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved since the last inspection.
Support for Falling Behind: The weakest readers receive support so that they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous to visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are generally well supported, although targets for some are not as precise as they should be.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with this well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand the crucial role they play in keeping pupils safe. Pupils say there is always someone in school they can talk to if they have any concerns.
Parental Involvement: The school provides workshops for parents so that they can support their children to read at home.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents believe that bullying is dealt with well. A few parents do not share this view.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge. They use assessment increasingly well to check pupils鈥� understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils鈥� achievement in reading, writing and mathematics has improved since the last inspection.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to revisit previous learning so that they remember more over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum leaders have not received enough subject-specific training.
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About Us
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Welcome to the website of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, both to those of you who are already familiar with our school and to those of you who are just stopping by. We hope you can find the information you require and that it showcases some of the amazing things we accomplish here. The opportunity to introduce myself as the headteacher of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School fills me with great pleasure. The opportunity, life skills, and academic achievement of each and every one of our lovely children is something I am immensely happy to be the headteacher of. I believe that all children should be given the support and encouragement to work hard to reach their full potential and to ensure that as they leave Holy Rood the children will have developed skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the headteacher. We are very proud of our school community.
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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 |
A-
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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 | 23.4 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 63% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.79% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 6 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 102 | 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 | 70% 25 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.78% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 98 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 101 | 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 | 45% 1 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.29% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 46% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.22% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1