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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B69 4BA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics effectively and pupils learn to read well.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with structured phonics and frequent adult reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Subjects are studied with emphasis on appropriate vocabulary and revisiting knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils receive a broad curriculum and are beginning to build subject-specific skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need to monitor curriculum delivery more consistently.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for deeper understanding for quick learners need enhancement.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide highly effective support with reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths and reading performance are key focuses, with strong foundational skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide robust support and track reading skills in detail.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have enthusiastic attitudes, behave well, and follow clear policies.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Not all pupils achieve as well as they should in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learning sometimes gets interrupted by poor behaviour; staff work to resolve issues.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify additional needs quickly and provide extra support in class or individually.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND needs identified early, with effective progress through the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils recognize bullying and speak up; adults respond well to concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to stay safe as part of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective, creating an open culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate school provisions and feel welcomed.
Parent Feedback: Several parents raised concerns about insufficient information and slow response to issues.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should ensure clearer communication and timely responses to parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy visits to places like Dudley Zoo and the Black Country Museum.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of responsibilities and after-school clubs available.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessments to identify gaps in phonics knowledge.
Teacher Engagement: Staff believe leaders are considerate of workload and open to feedback.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching clarity ensures strong key knowledge acquisition.
Teacher Engagement: The majority of staff are on board with changes to improve the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent curriculum delivery affects student achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High turnover of staff has been a challenge.
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About Us
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 21.7 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 37% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.99% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 58% 32 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 9.34% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 100 | 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% 13 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 7.85% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 77% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.67% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
