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St Catherine's RC Primary School
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- South Ribble PR25 4SJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have placed reading at the centre of the curriculum with foundational skills like phonics and maths taught effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-organized and ambitious, building pupils鈥� knowledge effectively from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders do not fully support teachers in organizing their workload, causing some staff to carry an unmanageable workload.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use effective assessment strategies, helping students achieve well, particularly in subjects like maths and early reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders quickly identify pupils who are not keeping up with the phonics programme and help them catch up without delay.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and rarely disrupt lessons, moving around the school in a calm and orderly way.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly and ensure they get the help they need, playing a full and active role in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders do not accept bullying; if it happens, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe because they know adults look after them effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including online and when out in the community, promoting strong friendships and healthy relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate the support that their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many clubs and activities available, including netball, choir, and art, which help pupils develop their interests and talents.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers receive regular training and implement the curriculum effectively, embedding and consolidating pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders鈥� expectations of staff鈥檚 workload are sometimes too high, causing a heavy workload.
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About Us
St Catherine's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 219 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 86% 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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Our students are the absolute centre of our school.
At St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School, we believe that every child is special and try our best to respect each one as an individual.
Despite the fact that our school has a long history, we are always looking for ways to enhance the services we offer.
We continuously encounter new obstacles in education, just like in life, due to both educational advancements and expectations from both parents and students.
We want to be a vital part of the community and to approach education with a forward-thinking perspective.
All of our staff members are entirely committed to the school and to providing for the needs of the students.
Our objective is to involve children in their learning while assisting them in developing a positive attitude toward one another and the school. We feel that excellent behaviour is essential to maintaining the positive and caring ethos of the school.
Good Catholic primary school St. Catherine's encourages students to reach their greatest potential.
We take great pride in our students and feel privileged to serve the church and community by providing children with the best start in education.
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Our students are the absolute centre of our school.
At St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School, we believe that every child is special and try our best to respect each one as an individual.
Despite the fact that our school has a long history, we are always looking for ways to enhance the services we offer.
We continuously encounter new obstacles in education, just like in life, due to both educational advancements and expectations from both parents and students.
We want to be a vital part of the community and to approach education with a forward-thinking perspective.
All of our staff members are entirely committed to the school and to providing for the needs of the students.
Our objective is to involve children in their learning while assisting them in developing a positive attitude toward one another and the school. We feel that excellent behaviour is essential to maintaining the positive and caring ethos of the school.
Good Catholic primary school St. Catherine's encourages students to reach their greatest potential.
We take great pride in our students and feel privileged to serve the church and community by providing children with the best start in education.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 25.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 86% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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% 5 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 12 | 9.2% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 95 | 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 | 79% 9 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 9 | 9.08% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 70% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.79% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Catherine's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1