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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Sunderland SR6 9QU
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Foundational Skills: Emphasis on basic mathematical skills is embedded in daily practice.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality teaching for all with consistent teaching approaches.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and broad, well sequenced, essential knowledge clearly identified
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized; structured phonics program implemented, but some staff need more training to prevent delayed progress
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent curriculum implementation; assessments not effective enough in some subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils reaching expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Track pupils鈥� progress termly to swiftly identify pupils at risk.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength; pupils are polite and talk confidently to visitors.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is a strength; enjoyed by students with effective sequencing
Support for Falling Behind: Quickly identify SEND needs; work with agencies for timely support
Behaviour and Attitudes: High standards; pupils behave well and concentrate on learning
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not a problem; effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Rigorous checks on suitability of adults and effective safeguarding training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; anti-bullying ambassadors available
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on diverse and equal environment, promotes British values
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and describe staff as caring and approachable.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate regular communication and describe the school as 'children-focused'.
Extracurricular Activities: Multiple educational and residential visits available.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs, sporting events; promotes talents
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled at engaging pupils in their learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teachers' subject knowledge through local authority support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular moderation activities ensure accurate assessment of writing.
Teacher Engagement: Effective teacher training needed in early reading scheme
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff happy and valued, but training improvements needed in some areas
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification; high-quality support ensures SEND pupils achieve well
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About Us
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 338 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 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 | 68% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.03% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 83% 1 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 4 | 10.55% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 82% 8 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 5 | 9.7% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 90% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.94% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1