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Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
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Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
- Primary
- Whitworth OL12 8DB
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A structured phonics programme builds children's knowledge of letters and sounds from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and engaging, personalized to suit the school's context.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two areas, the small steps of knowledge have not been identified, hindering pupil understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff adopt a consistent approach to develop pupils' reading knowledge, ensuring they become fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils who find reading difficult and ensure they receive additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive behaviour in lessons and around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs of pupils with SEND are promptly identified with suitable adaptations made.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are taught to be respectful and considerate to one another.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on developing pupils' knowledge of safety, including online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents value regular opportunities to share in their children鈥檚 learning activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working in the supportive and collegiate environment facilitated by the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff methodically check pupils鈥� prior knowledge before moving their learning on.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective assessment strategies identify pupils鈥� misconceptions swiftly.
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Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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In my capacity as Headteacher, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Our Lady and Saint Anselm's RC Primary School. We have a long history of providing each kid with an education grounded in authentic Christian values while maintaining a Catholic tradition. As an outstanding school with a dedicated staff, which prides itself in its long standing academic reputation, we equally celebrate our success in supporting each and every one of our children to experience Jesus Christ in their everyday lives through their relationships with one another. Every youngster can flourish at the school and get ready for their next academic levels because of the serene and encouraging environment. Make plans to visit us and talk with us about the potential of your child joining us in the future as soon as possible.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 105 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 66% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 13 | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 68% 3 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 12 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 65% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Local authority ratio 19 : 1