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Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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- Penwortham PR1 0JH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers focus on accurate assessment of writing, improving mathematics understanding with new schemes.
Success of the Curriculum: New schemes and teacher training have led to improved writing and rich mathematics learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus on improving boys鈥� writing quality and faster progress in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is a strength; students enjoy challenging problems; boys' writing varies.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are now more rigorous in completing and checking assessments effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are valued by staff and each other, feel safe, happy, and keen not to miss school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Increased focus and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School teaches internet safety with Year 6 'digital leaders' educating others on technology risks.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit, and regular training is provided to enhance staff confidence in protecting pupils.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive, although opinions on homework difficulty vary.
Parental Involvement: Digital leaders prepare presentations for parents about modern technology risks.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work closely, planning together and reviewing lessons to ensure pupil success.
Impact on Student Progress: High teacher expectations help maintain good progress; significant improvement in writing and mathematics among students.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Evaluation and monitoring practices ensure pupils meet expected standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Managing differences in boys' and girls' writing standards remains a challenge.
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Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 275 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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Welcome to the webpage for St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
St. Teresa's is a warm and welcoming school with the virtues of the Gospel at its foundation.
Because Christ is the centre of everything we do, the Catholic culture permeates the entire school.
We are dedicated to fostering a close bond between the home, school, and parish because we believe that this collaboration is essential to providing your child with the finest Catholic education possible.
Being trusted with your child's education is a wonderful honour, and at St. Teresa's, we value every student dearly.
We make sure that our curriculum fulfils the needs of every kid and is carefully tailored to their various skills because we recognise the uniqueness and specialness of each individual child.
All of our students are held to high academic and behavioural standards.
It can be very challenging to choose the best school for your child, so we cordially invite you and your child to visit our school and observe us in action.
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St. Teresa's is a warm and welcoming school with the virtues of the Gospel at its foundation.
Because Christ is the centre of everything we do, the Catholic culture permeates the entire school.
We are dedicated to fostering a close bond between the home, school, and parish because we believe that this collaboration is essential to providing your child with the finest Catholic education possible.
Being trusted with your child's education is a wonderful honour, and at St. Teresa's, we value every student dearly.
We make sure that our curriculum fulfils the needs of every kid and is carefully tailored to their various skills because we recognise the uniqueness and specialness of each individual child.
All of our students are held to high academic and behavioural standards.
It can be very challenging to choose the best school for your child, so we cordially invite you and your child to visit our school and observe us in action.
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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 |
C
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 74% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 70% 5 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 9.2% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 104 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 65% 15 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 9.08% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 80% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.79% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1