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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
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- Stratton St Margaret SN2 7LL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a strength, and phonics lessons are effective for early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned, providing rich and varied learning experiences that engage and motivate pupils.
Foundational Skills: Consistent approach to phonics and reading ensures early fluency; pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned curriculum fosters knowledge retention and prepares pupils well for future.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks need to challenge the most able pupils more effectively, especially in mathematics and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better assessment use to identify and address knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress and attainment are increasingly strong across all subjects, with outcomes above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify needs for additional help, enabling pupils who have fallen behind to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes to learning, and work hard. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Robust curriculum supports strong performance in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils needing extra support are quickly identified and assisted to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show positive attitudes towards learning and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers plan thoughtfully to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring strong progress from their starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Careful adaptations help SEND pupils access learning effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, are aware of how to stay safe, and can talk confidently about this. Bullying is rare, and pupils know they can speak to a 'bullying ambassador'.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's nurturing environment creates a strong community where individuals are respected.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff are trusted to address concerns. Positive relationships are fostered.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Respect and fairness are emphasized, contributing to a secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and are unanimous in their positive views.
Parental Involvement: Links with parents are effective, with clear information shared to support learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of extracurricular clubs and activities like rock climbing and ice skating, and regularly join sporting competitions.
Extracurricular Activities: Various clubs, music, and sports enhance pupil development and confidence.
Teacher Engagement: The quality of teaching is good, with teachers using their skills to plan exciting lessons that engage and motivate pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning are good across a range of subjects, leading to strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders manage teachers鈥� performance effectively and provide high-quality training opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development builds teachers' subject expertise, supporting student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most-able pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are not being challenged as much as they could be.
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 235 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 23.5 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 56% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.24% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 106 1 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 88 | 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 | 74% 3 | 50.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 4 | 7.63% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 91 | 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 | 71% 1 | 55.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.18% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 88 | 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 | 70% | 54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.67% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Local authority ratio 19 : 1