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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 6DD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is given a high profile. Staff are experts in teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans for many subjects have been successfully implemented and are embedded across the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: For some subjects, the journey to full implementation continues.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Younger pupils show a love of reading with books matched to the sounds they know.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are given extra support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff expect pupils to behave well, and they do. Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified quickly and access the same learning as their friends.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare but dealt with effectively when it happens. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding the welfare of pupils is given high priority. Staff know how to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are effusive in their praise of the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff encourage parents to take an active part in their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils talked fondly about a range of out-of-school clubs and trips they enjoyed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and appreciate the care taken by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: There is no limit to what pupils at this school can achieve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff undergo regular training to keep their subject knowledge fresh.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects in the curriculum are not yet securely implemented in key stages 1 and 2.
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About Us
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 232 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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 ethos is centred on our Christian religion. The Come & See Religious Education Program teaches the kids about their religion. Give our kids the opportunity to get a top-notch religious education by providing them with a well-taught and resourced RE curriculum. Encourage the practise of Christian ideals such as acceptance and love while giving everyone the chance to become aware of God's presence. Improve the school community's spiritual life through encouraging introspection, prayer, group worship, and celebration. encouraging education and diversity as we work to become self-reliant, spiritual, lifelong learners. collaborating to advance and protect the wellbeing of every member of our school community. We set out on a journey that helps the kids grasp the connection between life and faith based on these guiding principles. We spread the love and forgiveness of the Gospel as a Catholic institution. We welcome and value everyone in our school, celebrating and valuing our differences, our uniqueness and that we are all equally loved by God. We aim to ensures that pupils are happy and excited about living and learning in a community full of difference and diversity. To ensure that our children are taught to live out these values, the school has adopted the 'No Outsiders in Our School' text based approach, through which our children learn about equality and diversity. This is one way that the curriculum that we use to teach kids about equality and diversity works. Our school's RE is under the direction of Mrs. McCallum, our deputy headteacher. Miss Hanlon is our Collective Worship Lead; Mr Landrum (Headteacher) and Mrs Flint (HLTA) support Mrs McCallum with ensuring RE is led, taught and delivered effectively throughout the School. Mrs C Godwin is our RE Link Governor.
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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 |
A-
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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 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 66% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.04% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 71% 6 | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.09% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 108 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 77% 6 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 8.58% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 71% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.85% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.7 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
