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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
- Primary
- Dartford DA1 2HX
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use this well in their teaching of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad curriculum supports teachers well in promoting pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally teachers underestimate what pupils can do for themselves, which slows progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment at the end of Year 2 and when they leave school is above average, with standards in reading better than in most primary schools.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers monitor pupils' achievement closely and take effective early action if a pupil begins to fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations for behaviour and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school effectively narrows the gap between the performance of disabled pupils or those with special educational needs and that of other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and the range of playground facilities enables safe play. Bullying incidents are rare and dealt with promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's caring, family atmosphere ensures pupils feel safe, and any concerns are taken seriously.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school, reflected in comments such as, 'Staff are welcoming and always helpful.'.
Parental Involvement: The good strategies used to engage parents and help them be involved in their child's learning starts in Reception.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils contribute well to school life and develop their own leadership skills by organizing lunchtime clubs for others.
Outdoor Facilities: The range of playground facilities enables many different types of play to be undertaken safely at the same time.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage pupils well in their learning by making tasks relevant to pupils' experiences and interests.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations ensure almost all pupils achieve at nationally expected levels.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school鈥檚 monitoring documentation shows an increasing proportion of good and better teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally teachers underestimate what pupils can do for themselves.
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About Us
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 219 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the entire student body, faculty, and board of governors at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School.
We are quite proud of the fact that we are a good school with numerous distinguishing qualities.
The community at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is warm and kind, infused with the Spirit of Christ, enabling everyone here to grow and strengthen their relationship with God.
Enthusiasm and the desire to succeed power the school's daily operations.
Our educational philosophy is founded on offering great teaching and learning opportunities with a goal of developing the full person in order to equip the students of this school to be active and responsible Christian citizens in the larger community.
We see everyone's education as a shared adventure.
Your ideas and assistance are crucial; together, we can work toward and attain excellence.
My responsibility is to guide Our Lady's in its ongoing pursuit of greatness.
Every child and every family in this community should have the highest hopes for the future and feel supported in pursuing those goals, according to my vision.
If prophecy is your gift, apply it in accordance with your level of faith.
We sincerely hope that you find our website to be informative and helpful, and I am looking forward to building on the great relationships we already have as members of this fantastic school community.
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We are quite proud of the fact that we are a good school with numerous distinguishing qualities.
The community at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is warm and kind, infused with the Spirit of Christ, enabling everyone here to grow and strengthen their relationship with God.
Enthusiasm and the desire to succeed power the school's daily operations.
Our educational philosophy is founded on offering great teaching and learning opportunities with a goal of developing the full person in order to equip the students of this school to be active and responsible Christian citizens in the larger community.
We see everyone's education as a shared adventure.
Your ideas and assistance are crucial; together, we can work toward and attain excellence.
My responsibility is to guide Our Lady's in its ongoing pursuit of greatness.
Every child and every family in this community should have the highest hopes for the future and feel supported in pursuing those goals, according to my vision.
If prophecy is your gift, apply it in accordance with your level of faith.
We sincerely hope that you find our website to be informative and helpful, and I am looking forward to building on the great relationships we already have as members of this fantastic school community.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 109 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 100 | 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 | 80% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.01% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 110 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 84% 7 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% 7 | 11.56% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 110 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 4 | 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 | 91% 3 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 18 | 10.3% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 94% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.77% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Local authority ratio 18 : 1