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St Bede's Catholic Junior School
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 6EL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Strong knowledge in subjects, including reading and math.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' reading attainment is above average. Curriculum prepares pupils well for future careers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some units of work need better planning to help long-term memory retention. Phonics planning could be better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment in reading and mathematics is above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils struggling with reading by providing support and resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exemplary behaviour and sensible conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are fully included and achieve well in many subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff resolve bullying issues quickly and ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team provides strong leadership on safeguarding, with clear understanding of risks.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are given information about safe online behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities: Most pupils attend extra-curricular clubs, helping them develop valuable skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders ensure that staff workload is reasonable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff arrange many roles for pupils, contributing greatly to the school and community.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils integrate new knowledge into broader ideas.
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About Us
St Bede's Catholic Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 308 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 Catholic Junior School of St. Bede is a remarkable institution.
It's not just unusual; it's also distinct.
It's difficult to put into words what makes St. Bede's Catholic Junior School so exceptional, but whatever it is, everyone who visits our amazing school immediately senses it.
I make it clear to parents and guardians that my goal for every student in our school is for them to be happy at school so they can grow to love learning.
As the headteacher, it is my responsibility to make sure that everyone鈥攕taff included鈥攊s content with the entire educational process.
At St. Bede's Catholic Junior School, our firm Catholic ethos guides everything we do.
Every choice we make at school is based on Christian principles.
The children will be able to apply the Christian ideals of truth, forgiveness, generosity, justice, service, and love to their daily lives as they are taught to live out these virtues.
As we prepare our students to be citizens in a democratic Britain as well as a globe that is continuously changing, British Values are very significant in our school.
Key Stage 2 is a crucial stage that creates the framework for subsequent learning.
The social and emotional growth of a child is crucial, and we take satisfaction in the self-assurance and high levels of self-esteem displayed by our kids.
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It's not just unusual; it's also distinct.
It's difficult to put into words what makes St. Bede's Catholic Junior School so exceptional, but whatever it is, everyone who visits our amazing school immediately senses it.
I make it clear to parents and guardians that my goal for every student in our school is for them to be happy at school so they can grow to love learning.
As the headteacher, it is my responsibility to make sure that everyone鈥攕taff included鈥攊s content with the entire educational process.
At St. Bede's Catholic Junior School, our firm Catholic ethos guides everything we do.
Every choice we make at school is based on Christian principles.
The children will be able to apply the Christian ideals of truth, forgiveness, generosity, justice, service, and love to their daily lives as they are taught to live out these virtues.
As we prepare our students to be citizens in a democratic Britain as well as a globe that is continuously changing, British Values are very significant in our school.
Key Stage 2 is a crucial stage that creates the framework for subsequent learning.
The social and emotional growth of a child is crucial, and we take satisfaction in the self-assurance and high levels of self-esteem displayed by our kids.
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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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 107 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 79% 8 | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 12 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 71% 11 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 82% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
