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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
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- Congleton CW12 1HT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: New phonics programme not taught consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Most subjects have a logical progression, but gaps exist due to weak previous curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Addressing gaps in knowledge and consistent delivery of phonics programme.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In line with national average but varied across other subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Right support for SEND pupils, but checks on broader pupil learning inconsistent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behave well but lack pride in work; recent revisions improving behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and provision of appropriate support using external expertise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Revised behaviour systems improving responses to bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective in practice but lacks joined-up approach for recording safeguarding concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� concerns swiftly addressed by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various physical activities like football and trampolining.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate support and reduced workload from new curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive in core subjects but varied in others due to previous curriculum weaknesses.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent checks on pupil learning and frequent staff changes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Varied stages of effectiveness in pinpointing gaps in pupil learning.
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About Us
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 208 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I would like to welcome you to our amazing school, a Christ-centered learning community where everyone is secure, cherished, and loved, on behalf of everyone at Saint Mary's. At Saint Mary's, we strive to provide every child with the finest primary school experience while preparing them for the next phase of their academic and spiritual development. We are extremely proud of our school and the dedication of the students, teachers, governors, and parents in maintaining a dynamic learning environment that provides exceptional services. As a Catholic institution, we are motivated by the spirit of Christ and put him at the centre of all that we do. At Saint Mary's, we strive to nurture each child's complete development because we believe that every child is individually loved by God and that education should be based on the gospel ideals. We hope you enjoy exploring our website, which seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community as well as give you a sense of our school. Contacting us is always welcome if you have any questions. We would be happy to show you around if you are thinking about sending your kid to Saint Mary's and would want to see the school.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 21.4 | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 63% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.41% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 102 | 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 | 81% 9 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 7.66% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 102 | 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 | 72% 10 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 4 | 8.07% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 82% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.47% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1