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Our Lady's RC Primary School
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
- Primary
- Hereford HR2 7RN
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good reading and maths skills development, phonics taught well in ability groups.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress with varied activities catering to different abilities.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for students to develop vocabulary and language skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress in reading and maths; above-average attainment.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support ensures good progress; additional help for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, strong sense of charity, polite and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support from teaching assistants; focused on ensuring progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective action against bullying; pupils feel safe and confident.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Above-average attendance; clear policies on internet safety followed.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views taken into account via surveys; positive feedback noted.
Parental Involvement: Involvement in school activities; meets with parents informally.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs and visits enrich learning and social development well.
Teacher Engagement: High teacher engagement with good support through training and appraisal.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching quality significantly improved; pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and leaders closely check teaching quality and pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to revisit student targets more often; more talking time for students.
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About Us
Our Lady's RC Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 195 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Welcome to Our Lady's School, you and your family, on behalf of the entire faculty and board of governors. Our Lady's School considers you to be an active partner in your child's education and values your interest and support greatly. We firmly believe that education is a collaboration between home and school. We think of our school as a joyful "family school," one that has high standards, is progressive, and offers a warm, inviting, peaceful, and focused environment. Above all, we want it to be a place where kids really want to go to school and one that encourages them to develop a lifelong love of learning. With a wealth of skills and expertise, our team is strong, energetic, and dedicated. Our governors are equally motivated. Everyone works to improve the school and give our children the finest education possible. Our Lady's Queen of Martyrs Parish Church, which is next to the school's campus, the parish, and the larger neighbourhood all have close ties to our school. Rest assured that we put your child first in all we do.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 57% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.81% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 36% 27 | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.61% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 63% 11 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 10.46% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 52% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.94% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
