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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
- Primary
- Costessey NR8 5AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching of phonics has led to a rapid increase in the proportion of children reaching the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is building pupils鈥� self-esteem and increasing their enjoyment of learning.
Foundational Skills: Learning to read is prioritized with well-structured phonics sessions.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully considered curriculum reflects class needs, aiding learning over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders are not measuring its impact on pupils鈥� progress across the full range of different subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent curriculum implementation leads to uneven pupil learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and mathematics has risen further so that it is well above average by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Strong links with other schools in the multi-academy trust help in driving improvement forward.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attendance are consistently good, showing enjoyment in learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support closes phonics knowledge gaps successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally show respect and follow clear behavior guidelines.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective gap identification in math and phonics enhances learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and is dealt with quickly. Pupils know how to guard themselves from internet dangers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding systems are fit for purpose, and all staff training in safeguarding is up to date.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school effectively addresses bullying and maintains safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on pupils' diverse needs ensures a sense of belonging.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are pleased with the work of the school, reflected in positive responses in the Ofsted online questionnaire, Parent View.
Parent Feedback: Positive engagement with parents reflected in feedback.
Parental Involvement: Strong collaboration with parents for SEND support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to take responsibility in roles like 鈥榤ini vinnies,鈥� eco-warriors, and playground leaders.
Outdoor Facilities: Enhanced outdoor learning environments for children in the Nursery and Reception classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of enrichment activities like theatre visits offered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is good, and teamwork is strong.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are beginning to use prior learning information effectively to set challenging targets.
Impact on Student Progress: Daily structured phonics sessions improve reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few pupils were unsure what their targets were.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders need to check the impact of the new curriculum on pupils鈥� progress more effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders have skills but need to enhance monitoring.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects lack precise pupil progress checks.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-established systems ensure pupils with SEND achieve well.
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 320 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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 first efforts toward having a Roman Catholic church built in Costessey were taken in 1811 by Lady Stafford of Costessey Hall; regrettably, it wasn't completed until 1841, nine years after her passing.
She was also a driving force behind the village's Catholic school's establishment.
The master's residence and school were established by Lord Stafford in 1820, and he was solely responsible for its upkeep.
The Mother General of St. Paul's Convent, SellyPark, Birmingham, granted Lord and Lady Stafford's request in 1871 to send a small community of teaching sisters to take over the management of the school.
The majestic Costessey Hall was part of the Stafford Estate that was put up for sale in 1918.
The school was turned over to Cannon McShee, who worked as the parish priest of Our Lady & St. Walstan for 40 years, from 1925 to 1965, after Lord Stafford made his ultimate break with Costessey.
A centennial celebration commemorated the Sisters of Charity and St. Paul's extended stay in Costessey in 1976.
Throughout its lengthy history, the school has undergone numerous expansions and improvements.
The new entrance and offices were finished in 2009 after Our Nursery was custom built in 2003.
The school recently increased its size to include more Hall space and additional instructional areas.
Construction was finished by the 2013 summer term.
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She was also a driving force behind the village's Catholic school's establishment.
The master's residence and school were established by Lord Stafford in 1820, and he was solely responsible for its upkeep.
The Mother General of St. Paul's Convent, SellyPark, Birmingham, granted Lord and Lady Stafford's request in 1871 to send a small community of teaching sisters to take over the management of the school.
The majestic Costessey Hall was part of the Stafford Estate that was put up for sale in 1918.
The school was turned over to Cannon McShee, who worked as the parish priest of Our Lady & St. Walstan for 40 years, from 1925 to 1965, after Lord Stafford made his ultimate break with Costessey.
A centennial celebration commemorated the Sisters of Charity and St. Paul's extended stay in Costessey in 1976.
Throughout its lengthy history, the school has undergone numerous expansions and improvements.
The new entrance and offices were finished in 2009 after Our Nursery was custom built in 2003.
The school recently increased its size to include more Hall space and additional instructional areas.
Construction was finished by the 2013 summer term.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 22.4 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 103 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 48% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 3.88% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 94 | 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 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.78% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 89 | 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 | 77% 7 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | 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 | 109 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 83 | 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 | 84% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.77% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
