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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- West Lancashire WN8 9AZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make good progress in early years; improvements in reading and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Comprehensive planning leads to strong progress in key stage 1 and 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to improve spelling of subject-specific vocabulary in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics and reading is strong, especially in key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Proactive questioning by teachers helps students understand how to improve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive learning environments and good pupil behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Active promotion of a culture of vigilance among staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and have positive feedback about the school's impact, especially in early years.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate staff support and community engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse range of clubs including yoga, mindfulness, and football.
Outdoor Facilities: Enhanced break times with outdoor gym equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proactive and create positive learning environments.
Impact on Student Progress: Innovative approaches to teaching subjects like math result in strong student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and professional development activities ensure high-quality teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Continuing need to address spelling errors in subject-specific vocabulary.
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About Us
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 156 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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Our teacher in the reception class is Miss Berry, and Mrs. Young and Mrs. Wilson assist her. They have a wealth of knowledge regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage and have worked together for a very long time; this shows how much they like it. The fun starts at 8:45 am when our school day officially starts! The children in reception have a variety of tasks to complete each day, including phonics, reading, writing, number and shape work, as well as physical activities. However, they spend the most of their days exploring, trying, and formulating their own plans for what to do next. Even though it's busy work, they don't mind trying! Every day at 11.45 am, the three "Key Person Teams" in Reception meet for time together. We can communicate, share, and debate a wide range of topics during this time. * 20p each day or 1 per week is toast money. Beginning with the half-term in which a child turns 5, milk money is $7 each half-term. This must be paid to the office at the beginning of the half-term. (This is free for kids who qualify for free school lunches).
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 43% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% 7 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 76% 15 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 9.08% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
