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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
- Primary
- Wigan WA3 2PQ
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve highly in reading and writing due to well-taught foundational skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and allows pupils to develop strong written skills through various subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in mathematics needs improvement, particularly for the most able students.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are above average in reading and writing, but mathematics progress needs improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective one-to-one and small group sessions help pupils who need extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes towards learning, and show pride in their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils make similar progress to their peers due to effective one-to-one and small group support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective measures are in place to ensure pupil safety, with bullying being very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school teaches 'stranger danger', 'road safety', and 'e-safety' effectively.
Parental Involvement: Parents can contribute to their child鈥檚 learning through the parent portal.
Parent Feedback: Parents need more information about their child's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Various extracurricular activities, including music lessons, are available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are positive about training which has improved their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching results in students developing skills, knowledge, and understanding across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management targets are challenging and linked to national standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Marking is inconsistent and needs improvement.
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About Us
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 216 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School. We are quite proud of our school and the distinctive skills and abilities of our students. Mutual respect is highly valued, and as a result, our students are polite, considerate, and caring individuals who form enduring connections while attending our school. Our school is a loving Catholic community that prioritises the success and happiness of all of its students. Our goals are strongly anchored in the love, compassion, and respect taught by the Gospel. We are devoted to working with parents to bring out the best in each child, and we want every student to feel welcome and cherished. We hope you've enjoyed looking around our website, but if you'd like to learn more, stop by and see our school in person.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | 25.8 | 28.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.09% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 107 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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% 14 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 20 | 9.95% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 110 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 100 | 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 | 90% 3 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 10 | 10.8% | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | Well 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 | 110 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 93% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 9.16% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1