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St Charles' Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Liverpool L17 7JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is well-supported by teaching assistants, particularly in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and balanced curriculum excites and engages pupils, with a variety of trips and extracurricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not set activities that extend pupils' knowledge and skills at greater depth, and grammar, punctuation, and spelling strategies are inconsistently taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils made good progress in mathematics and reading in 2017 national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Flexible interventions support learning at the moment it is needed so that pupils make more rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and outside the classroom, displaying self-discipline and respect for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Vulnerable pupils, including those with complex needs, are very well catered for, ensuring they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and concerns are dealt with quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know individual pupils well and provide strong support, especially for vulnerable pupils. Effective e-safety education is provided.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents are supportive of the work of the school and praise the headteacher's impact since the last inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's learning and receive good communication about their progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part readily in a variety of out-of-school activities, including choir, gardening, multi-skills, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years is not fully exploited to provide a wide range of learning opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and plan engaging lessons. The management of teacher performance rewards high-quality teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders' thorough approach to monitoring teaching and assessment has led to good pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders have a thorough approach to monitoring teaching and assessment, securing improvements through collaboration and training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not adequately challenge pupils to work at greater depth; this affects the most able pupils.
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About Us
St Charles' Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 186 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 28% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 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 | 96 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 98 | 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 | 28% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.31% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 105 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 96 | 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 | 56% 13 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.75% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below 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 | 103 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 97 | 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 | 43% 16 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 8.47% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 59% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.53% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
