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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
- Primary
- Witney OX28 5JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a broad and balanced range of subjects, suitably enhanced by clubs and trips.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils have too few opportunities to develop reasoning skills in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils across all years are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan additional, effective support, including one-to-one tuition, for those pupils who need to make more rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, attendance is above average, they are considerate of others, and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and pupils who speak English as an additional language are well supported and progress as rapidly as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils鈥� safety and well-being are given a high priority, and the school鈥檚 systems for safeguarding children are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know individual pupils and their needs well, pupils feel safe, cared for, and valued.
Parent Feedback: Parents commented that their children were very happy at school and that everyone gets along together well.
Parental Involvement: Leaders strive to engage parents in the life of the school through workshops and focus groups on topics such as homework and the behaviour policy.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a broad range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips. Music, art, and sport are prominent.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils grow crops in the school garden and visit the local area. They explained how crops grow and how they looked after them.
Teacher Engagement: There is a strong team spirit among staff. Teachers have high expectations and plan activities that engage and motivate pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils鈥� progress closely to identify gaps in their learning and those pupils who may be falling behind.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make rigorous checks on the quality of teaching. Teaching expertise is improved through training and coaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Feedback given to pupils in other subjects focuses more on the quality of literacy and too little on pupils鈥� knowledge of the subject.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 195 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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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Pope Francis' 2013 message for the end of Ramadan to Muslims worldwide] Every student, parent, governor, and member of the school community is distinct in who they are and what they can bring to the table.
All facets of our school, including the interactions, the instruction, the goals and objectives, the policies, the pastoral care, and the disciplinary practises, have the ability to express how God is active in our lives and enables us to reach our full potential.
The faith journey is started by parents at baptism, and our goal is to help each child on their spiritual journey while collaborating with parents, who are the children's first teachers.
As a Catholic institution, we recognise the significance of the students' collective spiritual development.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School's goals reflect its mission and guiding principles.
Aims: Realize that everyone was made in God's likeness and image.
Learn about and understand the Catholic faith in collaboration with the church, the home, and the school.
Click here to get a list of our values.
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All facets of our school, including the interactions, the instruction, the goals and objectives, the policies, the pastoral care, and the disciplinary practises, have the ability to express how God is active in our lives and enables us to reach our full potential.
The faith journey is started by parents at baptism, and our goal is to help each child on their spiritual journey while collaborating with parents, who are the children's first teachers.
As a Catholic institution, we recognise the significance of the students' collective spiritual development.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School's goals reflect its mission and guiding principles.
Aims: Realize that everyone was made in God's likeness and image.
Learn about and understand the Catholic faith in collaboration with the church, the home, and the school.
Click here to get a list of our values.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 18.9 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 98 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 100 | 103 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 74% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 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 | 67% 6 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.7% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 96 | 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 | 61% 16 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 107 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 9.89% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
