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St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
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St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Stone ST15 8YG
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has the highest priority. Staff choose books that inspire and excite pupils鈥� interest.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an exciting curriculum that broadens pupils鈥� experiences and deepens their insight.
Areas Needing Improvement: None mentioned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff quickly identify pupils who find reading more difficult, including those whose progress slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra, well-planned phonics sessions that help these pupils to gain confidence and catch up swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, work exceptionally hard and look after each other. Bullying is very rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff provide the extra support these pupils need so they achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is very rare and adults deal with it promptly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff know pupils very well ensuring that vulnerable pupils are safe and their families have the support they need.
Parent Feedback: Feedback through Ofsted Parent View shows that parents hold a positive opinion about the school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils perform productions for their parents and carers, involving them in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum gives pupils an exceptionally wide range of experiences including learning to play musical instruments, workshops with professional musicians and actors.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the Reception class enjoy caring for their hens and participate in a wide range of visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are very proud to belong to St Dominic鈥檚 and appreciate leaders making their workload manageable.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding deepens exceptionally well over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: None mentioned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Directors and governors check the impact of leaders鈥� actions effectively, ensuring excellent subject knowledge.
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About Us
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 207 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 17.9 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | - |
| 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 | 110 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 80% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.8% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | 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 | 109 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 80% 1 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 6 | 9.38% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 109 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 81% 1 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 1 | 8.87% | 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 | 0 | - |
| 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 | 109 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 82% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 8.58% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 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 Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1