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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Abbots Langley WD25 7HP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils, including the most able, are challenged to make strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: You have created a rich and varied curriculum. Pupils are inspired to learn and enjoy doing so.
Areas Needing Improvement: Greater consistency is required among teachers in key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify pupils who need to improve their attendance and offer them the right support to do so.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and respond well to adults鈥� consistently high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Documents and records of pupils causing concern are well maintained, ensuring necessary support for pupils who need it.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is and say it is very rare. Well-kept records confirm this.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Nearly all parents agree that their children are safe and well cared for. Pupils know how to stay safe online.
Parent Feedback: All parents who spoke to me at the gate were positive about the school and the changes that have been made since the previous inspection.
Parental Involvement: Some parents do not feel they receive effective communication from the school. Consecutively, this is a priority in the development plan.
Extracurricular Activities: The farm and outdoor learning environment enrich the curriculum and life skills.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor environment could be enhanced to provide further enrichment to the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share the headteacher鈥檚 vision for the school鈥檚 continued success.
Impact on Student Progress: Innovative teaching approaches result in strong pupil progress and high achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders plan curriculum coverage and support each other in giving advice to sustain the quality of teaching and learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Greater consistency is required among teachers in key stage 2 to develop English and mathematics skills across the curriculum.
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About Us
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 269 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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 Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena inaugurated our school in April 1964. Mother Rose Niland formed this particular order of Sisters in South Africa in 1896, and their purpose has always centred on education. The Dominican Family draws its inspiration from St Dominic (who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries) and has spread all over the world, engaging in the mission of bringing the gospel message and good news of Christ. Their motto, "Veritas," refers to the ongoing pursuit of truth. Understanding and expressing truth, as it is completely expressed in the person of Jesus Christ, must be the foundation of education. In Hertfordshire and Middlesex, the Dominicans founded a number of schools, including St. Michael's Catholic High School. However, circumstances have changed, and because of the ageing Sisters and a decline in vocations, schools were transferred to the Diocese of Westminster. St. Catherine's is fortunate to have a long history and centres all of its efforts around Christ. "Live, love, and learn joyously together, through Jesus and His Church," is our mission statement. We continue to maintain a strong Catholic ethos, embrace Dominican values, whilst striving for excellence in the education of our children, who have a solid foundation on which to build and achieve.
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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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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 22.8 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 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 | 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% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.95% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 88% 16 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 11.98% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above 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 | 108 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 72% 12 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 25 | 11.72% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 84% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% | 11.43% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
