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St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
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- Sunninghill and Ascot SL5 9HG
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children in reception develop a firm grasp of number and shape.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Slightly lower scores in reading last year prompted leaders to focus more on this area.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in mathematics, although not yet fully evident in national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff deliver precise support to enable weaker readers to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour throughout the school is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective adaptations in teaching support all pupils' learning to the fullest extent.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school takes thoughtful and effective steps to improve attendance if families struggle.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about how the school engages with them.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities like parent-led 鈥榠nspire week鈥� give pupils a sense of possible future careers.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting trips help to spark pupils鈥� curiosity about topics like archaeology.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide prompts and key vocabulary so that all pupils can evaluate thoughtfully.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure that all pupils are keeping up by providing guidance and correcting misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� understanding of what pupils are learning helps to pick up on potential SEND needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Learning is sequenced carefully to support pupils with increasing accuracy and confidence.
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About Us
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a sense of the school. We love and respect each person as an individual at our Catholic school because we never forget that Christ resides in each and every one of us. All of our students have access to a wide, well-rounded curriculum that is strongly based in Christian principles. Additionally, the curriculum of the school emphasises the British principles of democracy, liberty, toleration, and respect for others. It is enhanced by a variety of educational opportunities designed to foster students' freedom and creativity so they can become lifelong learners. The school maintains strong standards for conduct and attitude. The diligent faculty and staff at the school work diligently to make sure that every student is adequately challenged and eager to learn so that they can succeed academically and grow into well-rounded individuals. We're glad you're here at St. Francis Primary Catholic School in Ascot. This website will give you information about the standards, curriculum, ethos, and level of instruction provided to students at our school. One of the most crucial decisions you will ever make is the school where your child will attend. We hope that this website helps you understand the unique qualities of our institution. Even though this information is helpful, nothing can replace a personal visit. Therefore, you are cordially invited to visit our school by appointment by getting in touch with our school office at the aforementioned phone number or email address.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-9 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 20.4 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 70% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.5% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 111 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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% 6 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% 15 | 15.97% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | 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 | 110 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 96 | 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 | 87% | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 6 | 16.29% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 87% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 14% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Local authority ratio 19 : 1