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St Basil's Catholic Primary School
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St Basil's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 4SZ
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders give a high priority to reading. Pupils in key stage 1 and children in the Reception class study phonics daily. Most pupils read fluently and with confidence
Success of the Curriculum: The headteacher and senior leaders have improved the quality of education since the previous inspection. They ensure that their well-designed curriculum is implemented by teachers and teaching assistants with purpose and enthusiasm
Areas Needing Improvement: The leadership and management of the computing curriculum, and teacher knowledge, are not as strong as in other subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� learning in reading, writing, mathematics and other subjects, including science and history, is strong
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and teachers know exactly how well pupils are learning. They identify which pupils need help and provide them with good support
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of most pupils is consistently good. This includes when in class, during break and lunchtimes and when moving around the school
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum successfully for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In English, mathematics and other subjects, such pupils make strong progress, as shown in their well-presented workbooks
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils always feel safe at school. They say that this is because people get on together and respect each other
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding and pupils鈥� welfare are highly prioritised by all staff, who are vigilant and expert at spotting possible signs of neglect and/or abuse
Parent Feedback: We took account of 40 responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey, Parent View, and considered the school鈥檚 own surveys of parents鈥� and pupils鈥� views
Parental Involvement: Leaders should improve pupils鈥� attendance by working more closely with parents whose children are persistently absent
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy lunchtime games and extra-curricular activities, including football, rugby, cricket and gymnastics
Outdoor Facilities: Staff make skilled use of highly stimulating indoor and outdoor learning areas, exciting resources and a purposeful early years curriculum, to develop children鈥檚 knowledge
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high. All those who completed the inspection questionnaire, including those new to the profession, said that they are proud to work at the school and their training is good
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers engage pupils in practical activities, including in the science curriculum, whenever possible, ensuring strong progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that the well-designed curriculum is implemented by teachers and teaching assistants with purpose and enthusiasm
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack confidence and/or competence in teaching computing
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About Us
St Basil's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 245 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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At St. Basil's, our mission drives all we do and permeates every aspect of daily life. We go over our mission statement with kids on a regular basis. Our shared vision and principles for St. Basil's have been developed via collaboration between staff and governors. These have also been distributed to kids and families. If everyone鈥攃hildren, parents, carers, staff, and governors鈥攕ucceeds in carrying out our goal, our vision statement outlines the results we want to achieve. We hope you will share our goals and principles for St. Basil's. extending a helping hand to our neighbours in the nearby parish and the larger world. Everyone in our school community, both students and adults, is significant. Our actions are always guided by our Christian faith and the Gospel Values. Seven basic values guide everything we do at St. Basil's and enable us to live out our school's mission every day. Throughout the year, we think about these principles and how they support our efforts to "Love, Learn, and Succeed" as members of the school community and the broader community. putting your faith and trust in God, yourself, and other people even when circumstances are difficult. being fully accountable for our acts, resolving to finish tasks, and making progress toward our goals Taking care of one another, especially when things go wrong, and ensuring that everyone is involved. embracing our diversity and acknowledging that God loves each and every one of us despite our differences. Understanding how our thoughts influence our emotions and actions so that we make the right choices especially when we find things difficult.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 25.8 | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 51% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.04% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 59% 5 | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 8.09% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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 | 64% 6 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.58% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 58% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.85% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
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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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1