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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
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- Kidderminster DY11 5HP
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 409 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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Being the headteacher of St. Catherine's, a very unique school, is a huge honour.
All facets of a child's development are cherished and nurtured.
We are a "Heartsmart" institution.
Ofsted made a favourable comment regarding these excellent relationships.
Our staff members enjoy their jobs here, and there is little turnover.
The parents of our students have great respect for the school.
The support that parents give to their kids and the school as a whole is also appreciated by our staff.
The students are the centre of our school, and our team works incredibly hard to make sure that our kids have the greatest possible start to their education.
The leadership staff at the school is proactive in welcoming a high degree of challenge and scrutiny, from many different sources, which keeps us from getting comfortable.
We are not a school where students are divided into groups according to the standards that are required of them.
Our curriculum is created to be rich and pertinent, fostering our kids' desire and interest in learning.
Because of this, our kids really want to learn!
Our extracurricular offerings are extensive and diverse, with something to pique every child's interest.
From their first year to their last, kids at St. Catherine's are given a variety of chances to experience learning outside of the classroom, including Forest School.
We strongly advise anyone considering applying for a spot at St. Catherine's to visit and observe our school in action; only then will you fully understand all that our school has to offer.
We have an open week for kids entering reception, during which I tour the school with small groups of parents.
To learn more about Open Week, please contact the school.
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Being the headteacher of St. Catherine's, a very unique school, is a huge honour.
All facets of a child's development are cherished and nurtured.
We are a "Heartsmart" institution.
Ofsted made a favourable comment regarding these excellent relationships.
Our staff members enjoy their jobs here, and there is little turnover.
The parents of our students have great respect for the school.
The support that parents give to their kids and the school as a whole is also appreciated by our staff.
The students are the centre of our school, and our team works incredibly hard to make sure that our kids have the greatest possible start to their education.
The leadership staff at the school is proactive in welcoming a high degree of challenge and scrutiny, from many different sources, which keeps us from getting comfortable.
We are not a school where students are divided into groups according to the standards that are required of them.
Our curriculum is created to be rich and pertinent, fostering our kids' desire and interest in learning.
Because of this, our kids really want to learn!
Our extracurricular offerings are extensive and diverse, with something to pique every child's interest.
From their first year to their last, kids at St. Catherine's are given a variety of chances to experience learning outside of the classroom, including Forest School.
We strongly advise anyone considering applying for a spot at St. Catherine's to visit and observe our school in action; only then will you fully understand all that our school has to offer.
We have an open week for kids entering reception, during which I tour the school with small groups of parents.
To learn more about Open Week, please contact the school.
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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
|
B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 99 |
| 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 | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 78% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.65% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above 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 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 77% 6 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 15 | 8.81% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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% 29 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 8.64% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below 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 | 102 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 42% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.07% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1