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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Dartford DA1 5EA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and writing initiatives have significantly improved progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Steady improvement in reading, writing, and mathematics since the last inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Outcomes in subjects beyond English and mathematics need systematic enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Above-average attainment and significant progress in both subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: New reading initiatives are positively impacting pupil progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated, behave exceptionally well, and are committed to the school鈥檚 values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-qualified staff support mental health and emotional well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective use of 鈥榳orry eaters鈥� and trusted staff ensure safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with meticulous recruitment checks.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 鈥榚xcellent鈥�, 鈥榳ell-organized鈥�, and 鈥榖rilliant鈥�.
Parental Involvement: High parental involvement and positive relationships noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Personal skills such as leadership and resilience are actively promoted.
Outdoor Facilities: Children engage in activities like insect hunting with appropriate resources and support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show passion, engage pupils, and ask challenging questions.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong progress in key subjects due to effective teaching strategies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Maintaining staff consistency and managing vacancies in the governing body.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership team accurately evaluates teaching quality.
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About Us
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 211 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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We'd like to take this chance to welcome you to the website for St. Anselm's Catholic Primary School. At St. Anselm's, there is plenty to celebrate. Our school is a friendly, joyful place where students and staff treat one another with consideration, courtesy, and respect. The youngsters are content and like school. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants and other staff who strive to ensure that every child is successful, confident and responsible, equipped with all the skills they need to continue on their future learning journey. We collaborate with parents and carers and highly value their assistance and commitment to school life. The school and St. Vincent's Parish have a tight relationship. We are able to create a joyful, compassionate, and productive learning environment with high expectations and standards when home, school, and parish collaborate. We have carefully designed our curriculum to develop thinking skills, creativity and spirituality, encouraging confidence and opportunities for children to be excited about learning and challenged to achieve their very best. Although this is only a small sample of how unique our school is, we hope you enjoy browsing around.
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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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.01% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 108 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 90% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 10 | 11.56% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 109 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 80% 3 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 20 | 10.3% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 77% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.77% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1