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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon SE25 6LR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Training for staff improved phonics teaching significantly .
Success of the Curriculum: Children now make good progress from their starting points .
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' application of phonics knowledge in writing is not yet strong .
Performance in Maths & Reading: School performed well above the national average in mathematics for the past three years .
Support for Falling Behind: School closely monitored pupils who did not meet the expected standard in phonics .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are engaged, focused, and approach lessons with commitment and enthusiasm .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and concerns about pupils' well-being are dealt with effectively .
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Staff training is regularly updated .
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school; the majority say their children enjoy school .
Parental Involvement: Improved communication with parents and carers was recommended and acted upon .
Extracurricular Activities: School offers various activities for developing personal, social, and emotional skills .
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic and confident in describing how their teaching has improved .
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan engaging lessons that develop understanding through well-chosen resources .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders work alongside experienced colleagues to understand their roles and responsibilities .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior and middle leaders have taken effective actions to raise standards .
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About Us
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 331 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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Welcome to the webpage for St. Chad's Catholic Primary School.
We are thrilled that you are interested in our school and we hope the website is helpful to you.
Our school prides itself on offering a nurturing, joyful, and pleasant environment that supports all children and enables them to reach their full potential in all spheres of their growth and development.
St. Chad's is a vibrant community where a love of learning and a respect for traditional values make for a joyful and supportive environment.
With a strong emphasis on the performing arts and sports, our curriculum aims to offer academic success the greatest priority. It is also comprehensive, balanced, engaging, and innovative.
We cordially invite you to take a look around, experience the ambiance, and possibly consider enrolling your future children in our school, where they can start learning as early as age three.
The quality of teaching and learning is constantly being improved by staff, directors, and students, which is resulting in advancement and improving standards.
St. Chad's progress data for 2017 places us among the "top 10" best schools in Croydon and in the top 10% of all schools nationwide.
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We are thrilled that you are interested in our school and we hope the website is helpful to you.
Our school prides itself on offering a nurturing, joyful, and pleasant environment that supports all children and enables them to reach their full potential in all spheres of their growth and development.
St. Chad's is a vibrant community where a love of learning and a respect for traditional values make for a joyful and supportive environment.
With a strong emphasis on the performing arts and sports, our curriculum aims to offer academic success the greatest priority. It is also comprehensive, balanced, engaging, and innovative.
We cordially invite you to take a look around, experience the ambiance, and possibly consider enrolling your future children in our school, where they can start learning as early as age three.
The quality of teaching and learning is constantly being improved by staff, directors, and students, which is resulting in advancement and improving standards.
St. Chad's progress data for 2017 places us among the "top 10" best schools in Croydon and in the top 10% of all schools nationwide.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A+
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.2 | 23.7 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 104 | - |
| 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 | 108 | 101 | 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 | 79% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.88% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | Well 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 | 107 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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% 2 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 11.11% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 104 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 90 | 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% 3 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 10.45% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | 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 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 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 | 73% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.4% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | 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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1