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St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Stocksbridge S36 1DG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is given priority with many interesting books and resources. Teachers inspire pupils to explore texts and become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned effectively across all subjects, particularly in English and mathematics, improving pupils' knowledge in a structured manner.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas like science and history need better planning and assessment to challenge pupils appropriately.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers build successfully on what pupils know in reading, writing, and mathematics, with regular assessments to track progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive extra attention to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, play nicely together, and enjoy games and activities organized by staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support, with staff adapting tasks to help them participate and achieve in all subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust staff and know whom to approach if worried. Staff are trained to report concerns quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective, with pupils being taught how to stay safe online and in various situations.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the dedication of the headteacher and hardworking staff, indicating strong relationships with the school community.
Parental Involvement: Extra support is provided to families in need, ensuring strong parental engagement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many trips and activities that help bring their learning to life.
Teacher Engagement: Staff encourage pupils to do their best and learn new things, maintaining high-quality training and subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers follow structured plans and regularly assess students, although some teaching still lacks precision.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� assessment is improving, but they sometimes miss opportunities to challenge pupils and deepen learning.
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About Us
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 103 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 20.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 42% | 53.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.77% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below 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 4 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 98 | 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 | 86% 31 | 60.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.51% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 101 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 | 96 | 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 | 55% 41 | 56.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.42% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | 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 | 98 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 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 | 14% | 55.3% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.58% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1