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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
- Primary
- Barnstaple EX32 8DN
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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: Mathematics is a strength. Current pupils make strong progress in writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress, particularly in reading and mathematics. PE is an important part of the curriculum with high-quality lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subject leaders are enthusiastic but need further support. Higher attaining pupils need more challenge in writing. Early years outdoor provision requires better matching to children's needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and mathematics; significantly above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers signpost struggling pupils to relevant support to enable them to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and attend well. Behaviour is good and instances of bullying are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make strong progress; however, targets sometimes lack precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with robust recruitment checks. Staff are trained to maintain welfare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel supported and know whom to approach if they have concerns. Promoting mental health is a key priority.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school and feel their children are well supported. Most parents would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the 'family feel' of the school and the openness to discuss issues.
Extracurricular Activities: PE is an important feature, with pupils accessing high-quality lessons and participating in different sports outside school.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years outdoor provision is an awkward space that needs better matching to children's emerging needs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued by leaders, who take steps to reduce workload and listen to staff input.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers generally have high expectations, setting suitably challenging activities that promote strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to set activities that meet the needs of most pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Efforts to challenge higher attaining pupils are not consistent across the school.
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About Us
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 242 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 |
C+
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B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 19.4 | 13.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 101 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| 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 | 101 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 50% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.99% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 106 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 90 | 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 | 75% 2 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 8.32% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 107 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 92 | 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 | 77% 2 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 8.83% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 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 | 79% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.26% | 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 | 8.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 7.0 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Local authority ratio 18 : 1