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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
- Primary
- Southwark SE1 1NJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Particular emphasis on the development of speaking, reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are making rapid progress in phonics and science has been transformed with thought-provoking experiments.
Areas Needing Improvement: Still work to do to improve the progress of some lower-attaining pupils in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for any pupil who falls behind, including after-school phonics lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn from their mistakes and show resilience and commitment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress and attainment were lower in reading than in writing and mathematics, but improvements in reading have been noted.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school supports pupils and families well because staff appreciate the diverse nature and needs of the local community.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with the highest priority on safety and well-being of pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors and leaders are trained in safeguarding, ensuring all staff react quickly to any concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the benefits of the school鈥檚 emphasis on regular reading at home.
Parental Involvement: The school has communicated the need for a strong start in reading to parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers are using rich texts and competitive elements to make learning enjoyable.
Teacher Engagement: Middle leaders set high expectations and hold their teams accountable for the quality of their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress in mathematics and reading due to consistent and accurate tracking of progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular meetings are held to discuss individual pupils鈥� progress, improving teaching quality and effectiveness.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Still work to be done to improve some lower-attaining pupils' progress in reading.
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About Us
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 176 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 62% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.91% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 107 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 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 | 79% 1 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 10 | 10.92% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 106 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 80% 27 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 10.16% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 53% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.8% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
