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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
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- Leeds LS25 1PS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff deliver the phonics programme effectively because they are all trained to the same standard.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum for most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects, such as design and technology and art and design, are still being developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Clear systems are in place to check what pupils know and to address any gaps in learning in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who do not keep up with the pace of the programme have personalised interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well at all times of the school day.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of this school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not a problem in the school. Pupils are confident that when issues arise, adults deal with them quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are fit for purpose.
Parent Feedback: Feedback from parent surveys indicates that there is a strong sense of community within the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff value parents鈥� engagement with reading and how they support pupils at home.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wealth of opportunities on offer to pupils to promote their wider development. The extensive range of after-school clubs are very well attended.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations of pupils, both in terms of their academic performance and their behaviour.
Impact on Student Progress: Systems are in place to check what pupils know and to address any gaps in learning in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Interactions do not extend children鈥檚 vocabulary in the way the curriculum intends.
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About Us
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 212 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Thank you for visiting the webpage for our school. We'd like to greet you and give you a chance to get to know the St. Benedict's school community. St. Benedict's is a centre for learning with a committed staff, board of governors, and parents who do their best for all of our kids. Children benefit and thrive when they truly love to learn. It is always a delight to welcome young students into our programme and watch them develop into confident, well-rounded adults with a clear sense of moral purpose. Respect and uphold the worth and dignity of oneself and every other person. Recognize, affirm, and bring forth their own and others' gifts. Strive for excellence in whatever you do. Be a living example of the gospel in today's society. Although the website provides an excellent overview of the school, we advise potential parents to visit the facility. We would be happy to meet you, respond to your inquiries, and, most importantly, give you a tour of our outstanding institution.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | - | 110 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 70% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 8.83% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 104 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 76% 9 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 20 | 9.93% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 95 | 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 | 67% 20 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 8 | 8.82% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.87% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1