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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
- Primary
- Torbay TQ1 4NZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is an important part of the school's culture, with set phonics programmes and regular assessments.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and ambitious, effectively sequenced to develop knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teaching phonics lead to misconceptions or guessing among some pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers assess progress regularly, addressing gaps or misconceptions quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pre-teaching topics and scaffolding ensure pupils with SEND are well supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes towards learning, with low-level disruption being rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults skilfully support pupils with SEND, ensuring they receive appropriate challenges while scaffolding learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are clear about bullying, confident that adults would quickly resolve issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships and a culture of vigilance maintain pupil safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: 'Children are at the heart of all decisions. The school is like a family.'
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents and external agencies to ensure rapid improvement in attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs including woodland warriors, choir, and animal care.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive outdoor space including an adventure playground and animal care area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff describe a 'genuine open-door policy' and feel their opinions are valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers assess students regularly and adjust plans to address gaps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular professional development opportunities provided by the school and trust.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Best practices in phonics teaching not consistently shared across classes.
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 88 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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assisting all students and adults at our school to conduct their lives in accordance with the principles of the gospel. allowing time each day for true moments of worship, reflection, and prayer. respecting one another appropriately since Christ lives within everyone of us. emulating Christ and expressing proper joy in achievement, but also being compassionate and helpful to others who are struggling. provide activities that teach cooperation and respect for others to kids. valuing each child's unique abilities and motivating them to strive for excellence in whatever they do. giving students access to a comprehensive, balanced, and expanded curriculum based on their needs and interests. demonstrating that we are a "learning community" in which both adults and children are actively encouraged to learn.
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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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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 21.3 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 102 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 103 | 103 |
| 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 | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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 | - | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 103 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 60% 1 | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.93% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 104 | 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 | 61% 6 | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.37% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above 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 | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 55% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.74% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below 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 | 5th 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
