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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Handforth SK9 3AE
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Satisfactory |
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Foundational Skills: Curriculum develops basic skills well and offers enrichment opportunities.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning and attain above average results, especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is a need to improve boys鈥� writing and ensure lessons maintain a good pace.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in mathematics is above average; reading is very well achieved with room for improvement in writing, especially for boys.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities helps them make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, contribute positively to lessons, and show good interpersonal skills.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities ensures they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel exceptionally safe and confident about resolving any issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School takes good care of all pupils and maintains a secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate staff efforts but some find communication lacking due to unsettled leadership.
Parental Involvement: Efforts are underway to improve communication and strengthen links with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of enrichment opportunities including sports, music, and charity-raising activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious and well-equipped outdoor area, especially beneficial for Reception Year pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' enthusiasm fosters good relationships and effective learning environments.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent good progress across school, though some variability in the pace of lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment and marking are good, providing valuable feedback for pupil improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to ensure permanent strategic leadership and consistent monitoring.
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About Us
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 25.8 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 55% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.41% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 107 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 62% 7 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 7.66% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 102 | 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 | 69% 3 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.07% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 66% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.47% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1