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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Armthorpe DN3 2DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is central to the school's curriculum, with focused phonics teaching from Reception to Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Subjects such as English, mathematics, and science are carefully sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Art curriculum needs more coherent planning to build on prior learning effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils meet the expected standard in phonics screening checks; improvement needed in early reading accuracy and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive additional support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave incredibly well, show positive attitudes to learning, and have a strong sense of kindness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are determined that all pupils, including those with SEND, should be successful. However, attendance issues persist.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident adults will resolve any rare cases of bullying, and they feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; comprehensive training and external support ensure pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unfailingly positive about the school, reflecting strong home-school relationships.
Parental Involvement: Home visits, regular workshops, and stay-and-play events actively involve parents in their children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in activities like choir, residentials, fundraising, and visits to care homes.
Teacher Engagement: New teachers receive training and support to consistently use whole-school approaches.
Impact on Student Progress: Whole-school systems provide clarity for teachers on what to teach and how, positively impacting student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide training and support, ensuring teachers become experts in phonics teaching.
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About Us
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 23.9 | 26.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 108 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.31% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 104 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 98 | 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 | 63% 23 | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.46% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 101 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 40% | 57.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.84% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 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 | - | 50.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.15% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1