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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- South Gloucestershire BS15 8PX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff ensure that pupils receive phonics teaching that matches their needs well.
Success of the Curriculum: The school recognizes more work is needed to ensure pupils build knowledge well across the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading beyond phonics is not well developed; gaps in knowledge in some subjects like science persist.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support helps pupils falling behind in reading to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and have positive attitudes towards learning and each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Misconceptions in mathematics are sometimes not addressed, and older pupils lack necessary reading skills.
Support for SEND Pupils: A range of useful resources and effective support from adults enable these pupils to access learning alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults know the pupils well and pupils feel safe. The school has effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors support the well-being of staff, but they need a better understanding of educational quality.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the 'happy and encouraging staff'.
Parental Involvement: The school is supporting some families to ensure regular attendance effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers sometimes miss opportunities to deepen pupils' knowledge in mathematics.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils do not build knowledge well due to gaps in subject design and implementation.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school has experienced a period of turbulence in staffing, impacting necessary improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need to use assessment with more precision to identify gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 180 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are honoured that you are interested in learning more about our outstanding institution. We hope that we can offer you a sense of what life is like in our unique neighbourhood. In South Gloucestershire's Kingswood neighbourhood, Our Lady of Lourdes School is a cheerful, energetic, and welcoming institution. We currently have 195 students from Reception to Year 6 divided into 7 classes. All of our staff members share a strong commitment to quality and our particular Catholic character. Our team of dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, and governors put in a lot of effort to give each of our kids the finest education they can get. We want to provide the kids the finest educational start possible, foster in them a passion of learning, and leave them with wonderful memories of their time with us that they will cherish always. Our doors are always open, even though we are a busy school. Please get in touch with us if you want to visit the school to see if it is the best setting for growing and nurturing your child. We guarantee that you will be given a very warm welcome.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 99 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 41% | 53.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.2 | Well Below 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 | 101 7 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 6 | 89 | 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 | 54% 24 | 57.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 5 | 10.61% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 108 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 91 | 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 | 78% 1 | 56.65% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 9.68% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 77% | 55.94% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.68% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1