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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- North Northamptonshire NN18 0AZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers develop reading skills by encouraging book discussions and using visual prompts.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� outcomes are improving; leaders identified areas for development, resulting in better progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally, teachers do not allow pupils to develop their learning independently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, the proportion of pupils achieving expected standards in reading and writing was in line with the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants identify pupils who do not understand concepts quickly and then provide effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good, and they support each other well, showing respect for differences.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers support pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities well. Tasks set match pupils鈥� needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know different forms of bullying, including cyber bullying, and believe staff would deal with problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults support pupils鈥� emotional resilience and provide additional support when needed, such as bereavement counseling.
Parental Involvement: Parents contribute to their children鈥檚 learning by sharing achievements made at home.
Parent Feedback: The inspectors spoke with parents informally and considered the 27 responses to the online parent questionnaire, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders have used the sport premium well to support pupils鈥� physical development with unfamiliar sports and increased participation in external competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Children respect the environment and care for living things around them. For example, discussing how to care for a moth found in the outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their knowledge of what pupils can already do to set tasks at the right level and develop their thinking.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders monitor the progress of all pupils carefully, set ambitious targets and hold teachers accountable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders scrutinise pupil assessment information termly to identify emerging areas for concern.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not allow pupils to develop and explore their learning independently.
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About Us
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 306 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 20.4 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 104 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 104 | 102 |
| 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 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 | 38% | 57.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.82% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 94 | 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% 12 | 56.63% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 7.48% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 102 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 54.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 7.56% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 101 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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% | 49.82% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.58% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1