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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Wakefield WF5 0DQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily phonics sessions are well led; pupils delight in practising their sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils appreciate exciting, fun, and interesting lessons that teachers plan for them.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able pupils are not always challenged enough to develop deeper understanding, particularly in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Significant progress in reading; curriculum changes enhanced pupils' love of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessments well to ensure work is at the right level for each pupil.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around school and in classrooms is exemplary. Pupils look after each other and take delight in achievements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders support pupils with SEND very well, making good progress towards EHC plan targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has a very strong culture of safeguarding, and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff see it as their responsibility to keep pupils safe; relevant and up-to-date training provided.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely happy with the Nursery provision, praising staff and communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept up to date with pupil progress; teachers are approachable and responsive to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a broad range of subjects and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision for children in the early years has been well developed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging, motivating lessons and use assessments well.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant progress in pupils' reading reflects high-quality curriculum development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders act quickly on identified areas of weakness, providing high-quality support and training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Stretch and challenge is not consistently clear, particularly for the most able pupils.
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About Us
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 128 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 16.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 45% | 59.19% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 86% 11 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 9 | 9.39% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 75% | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 5 | 8.06% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 75% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.66% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
