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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
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- Goosnargh PR3 2FJ
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| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children begin to learn phonics sounds from the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, achieving well across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Governors have not focused enough on how well pupils learn and remember the curriculum in subjects like history and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is provided swiftly for those who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all pupils behave well because they want to learn; rare bullying is dealt with effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate support is given, with teachers receiving sufficient guidance to help pupils access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare and are dealt with well by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Lessons on safe relationships, online safety, and staying safe on roads are provided.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke with parents and carers before school to gather their views about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports and clubs available; younger pupils start their own reading club.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan new learning that builds on what pupils know; supported by effective assessments.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide an appropriate level of challenge about the quality of the curriculum and pupils鈥� achievement in English and mathematics.
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 103 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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At St. Francis', we are dedicated to giving every child the chance to learn about and participate in geography.
This policy outlines a framework for both teaching and non-teaching staff to operate within and provides instructions on lesson planning, instruction, and assessment.
It was created after extensive discussion with school employees and governors.
Geography is a crucial component of the curriculum because it offers a way to discover, appreciate, and comprehend the world in which we live and how it has changed.
Given that children live in a world that is completely unconfined to them, geographic skills development is crucial.
It is also important to give kids the chance to conduct geographical research.
The relationship between the natural environment and the human environment is given significant weight in the geography curriculum.
Both the staff and the kids had a terrific time and learned a lot.
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This policy outlines a framework for both teaching and non-teaching staff to operate within and provides instructions on lesson planning, instruction, and assessment.
It was created after extensive discussion with school employees and governors.
Geography is a crucial component of the curriculum because it offers a way to discover, appreciate, and comprehend the world in which we live and how it has changed.
Given that children live in a world that is completely unconfined to them, geographic skills development is crucial.
It is also important to give kids the chance to conduct geographical research.
The relationship between the natural environment and the human environment is given significant weight in the geography curriculum.
Both the staff and the kids had a terrific time and learned a lot.
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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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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 25.8 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 67% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 110 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 75% 15 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 5 | 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 | 90% 10 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 10 | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
