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Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
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Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
- Primary
- Cramlington NE23 6DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The approach to the teaching of early reading is thorough and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly in this school and acquire important knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks set by teachers do not fully align with what pupils need to learn in every subject.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly in this school and acquire important knowledge and skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained adults ensure that struggling pupils are supported to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm and orderly, and pupils are polite with excellent manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are carefully supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school is described as 鈥榓 safe place for children to learn and have fun鈥�.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Early years staff interact warmly, guiding children and developing their communication and language skills.
Parent Feedback: Several parents describe Ss Peter and Paul鈥檚 as a 鈥榝amily鈥�. Families appreciate the genuine care and support.
Parental Involvement: Pupils鈥� confidence and speaking skills are developed through public speaking competitions and leading assemblies.
Extracurricular Activities: Creative and exciting school clubs, including School of Rock, Rosary Club, and Modified Ball Games Club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy activities like making music, climbing trees, and playing in the giant sandpit.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and proud to be part of the school and trust. Staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils who struggle to keep up are supported to catch up.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders are gradually taking ownership and bringing greater consistency in curriculum delivery.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation remains in how well the curriculum is implemented across subjects.
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About Us
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 188 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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The Primary Phase Outcomes from the end of 2017 really make us proud. In our school, 71% of students met the standard in reading, writing, and math, compared to 61% nationally. We should be proud of the kids we work with and the families that help them.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 20.8 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 97 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 100 | 104 |
| 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 | 108 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 87 | 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 | 79% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.37% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 101 1 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 5 | 81 | 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 | 46% 28 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 8.53% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 102 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 79 | 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 | 74% | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.38% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
