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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
- Primary
- Maldon CM9 6HN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on composition of writing with regular editing, impacting quality across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Clear impact on early years; federation aids in strengthening teaching, learning, and assessment.
Foundational Skills: Teachers effectively teach phonics consistently well, helping early readers thrive
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum builds on previous knowledge; notable success in geography and maths
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing at greater depth needs embedding in all year groups.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clarity in key knowledge, impacting depth of learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Early years' progress noted, particularly girls exceeding national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Online methods help track attendance, improving student presence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is impeccable; they are polite, cooperative, and have a strong sense of right and wrong.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations met in geography and mathematics; reading thrives due to strong phonics
Support for Falling Behind: Effective personalized interventions for pupils needing extra support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour; new leadership rigorously applies policy improving choices
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils confident staff will address it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff, pupils, and governors understand their role in keeping children safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leadership addresses rare unkind behaviour; pupils feel safe and confident
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Empathy and respect promoted, preparing pupils for modern Britain
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed positive views; children are happy, safe, and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Introduction of home visits and tasks has improved parent partnership.
Parent Feedback: Some parents concerned by rare unkindness but overall positive behaviour now
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities like 3D art and archery enrich pupils' experiences
Outdoor Facilities: Boys engage in number work with large dice in outdoor areas, positively impacting progress.
Teacher Engagement: Federation offers opportunities to moderate and assess pupil progress collectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in writing at greater depth visible in key stage 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective use of federation resources to improve teaching in early years.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work at school, supported to manage workloads
Impact on Student Progress: Effective leadership supports pupil progress and achievement
Teaching Staff Challenges: Embedding writing skills at greater depth in all year groups remains a challenge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong oversight with tailored support ensures access to ambitious curriculum
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About Us
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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| 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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 71% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.79% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 110 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 97 | 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% 12 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 5 | 10.71% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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 | 112 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 93% 11 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 17 | 10% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 113 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 113 | 93 | 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% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.05% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 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 Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
Local authority ratio 20 : 1