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St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
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St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
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- Ramsgate CT11 7LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strengthened phonics, reading, and writing initiatives particularly in early years and key stage 1
Success of the Curriculum: All initiatives introduced are having a beneficial impact on pupils鈥� learning and progress
Areas Needing Improvement: New initiatives are not yet fully embedded in all areas of the curriculum
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong progress in mathematics and reading, with some focus on reasoning and problem-solving skills
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are well supported and making strong progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated, attentive, and behave well during lessons
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well supported in class by teachers and teaching assistants, but improvements have not been fully communicated to parents
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel mostly free from bullying; staff resolve incidents quickly when they occur
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with robust procedures and policies in place to keep pupils safe
Parent Feedback: Parents have mixed views with concerns about leadership stability and SEND arrangements
Parental Involvement: Parents value the family feel of the school but desire better communication
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value professional development opportunities and collaborative work with other primary schools
Impact on Student Progress: Effective new approaches in teaching are having a beneficial impact on pupils鈥� progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers understand individual needs and provide targeted support and challenges
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leadership transitions have temporarily unsettled staff; communication needs improvement
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About Us
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 205 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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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It is more blessed to serve than to be served, as Jesus told us. Following our Catholic faith, we at St. Ethelbert's School strive to serve the full person鈥攎ind, heart, body, and soul. Welcome to the Catholic Primary School of St. Ethelbert. The chance to welcome you to the school website and the Christian principles makes us extremely happy. Everyone at St. Ethelbert's is unique and appreciated for both the job they accomplish individually and the contribution they make to the life of the school. Our goal is to establish a setting that allows each kid to reach their full potential in a supportive environment. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 48% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.01% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 4 | 98 | 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 | 37% 33 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.56% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well 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 | 104 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 70% 1 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.3% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 69% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.77% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below 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 | 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 Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
