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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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- Southend-on-Sea SS1 2RF
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has re-energised its reading curriculum. Pupils enjoy and have access to a wealth of texts.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has improved its curriculum, building pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not always effectively adjust teaching, causing high-achieving pupils to find work too easy.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are eager to learn and look forward to many trips that enrich the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: The school鈥檚 early reading intervention programme effectively supports those who need help to progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils rise to adults鈥� high expectations, listen closely to teachers, and exhibit respectful behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are seen as having a 鈥榮uperpower鈥�. Staff understand how to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to deal with concerns and friendship squabbles when they arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff pertinently use class resources to reduce pupils鈥� anxiety.
Teacher Engagement: The training offer for staff is broad, ensuring access to the latest educational research.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers address misconceptions and explicitly teach subject vocabulary.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes pupils with SEND do not learn as well due to suboptimal teaching strategies.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Continuous provision builds upon what children know and can do; however, checks in Reception lack precision.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 454 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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 |
B+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 18.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 56.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.2% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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% | 62.24% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 12.45% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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.
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
