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Overall 夜来香研究所 Grade
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Well-trained staff deliver phonics programme consistently
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils, including those with SEND, generally achieve well
Areas Needing Improvement: Refining a few subjects to improve knowledge clarity
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help for struggling pupils; quick address of misconceptions
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves impeccably and love to learn
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified early and supported with specialized help
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Swift actions to deal with minor disagreements
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Parent Feedback: Met with parents at start of school day
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include football, dance, and choir
Outdoor Facilities: Residential trips for outdoor activities
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders' support in managing workload
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff typically deliver learning consistently
Impact on Student Progress: Effective checks on learning, though less precise in some subjects
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St Columba's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 238 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 72% 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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St. Columba's Catholic Primary School is an eight-class, voluntary-aided, one-form entrance school with about 240 students ranging in age from three to eleven.
It is a portion of St. Columba's Parish in Tonge Moor, Bolton.
The teachers and governors are steadfastly dedicated to developing and preserving the Catholic character of the school.
We aim to create a setting where Catholic principles and values can be taught, clarified, developed, and fostered.
Create a warm, accepting environment where Catholic ideas and values can be taught, explained, developed, and fostered.
Create a secure and joyful environment where each kid can grow in self-assurance, self-awareness, self-esteem, and respect for others and themselves.
We support them as they develop their religion in a Catholic setting.
At St. Columba's, we have a skilled, committed, and experienced team who collaborate to support the school's Catholic culture and make sure every student realises their potential.
Our high standards are a result of the children's enthusiastic learning dispositions, dependable good and great teaching, and the extensive pastoral care we offer.
These are all areas where the school excels.
All students get high-quality instruction and learning in a welcoming environment that upholds British Values thanks to the combined strength of our personnel, which is reflected in our mission statement.
At St. Columba's, we are proud of the excellent behaviour that our students exhibit.
Our success is reliant on the close collaboration and dedication of parents, students, staff, and governors.
We take pride in offering our students a joyful, safe, and supportive atmosphere where they can succeed.
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夜来香研究所 grade
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.2 25.8 23.6
Proficient Math 106 108 106
Proficient Read 106 109 103
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 106 102 97
Reading 106 102 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 72% 63.62% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 9.95% 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 1.9 Above Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths 3.1 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 1 99 96
Reading 102 3 98 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 63% 1 63.12% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.01% 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 -3.0 Below Average
Writing -1.3 Below Average
Maths -0.3 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 97 94
Reading 105 1 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 2 62.53% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 3 9.35% 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 -0.3 Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -0.6 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 106 99 93
Reading 104 98 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 60% 59.43% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 7.84% 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths 1.2 Above Average
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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 21st 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 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Columba's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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