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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
- Primary
- West Lancashire WN8 6TN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils start to learn phonics as soon as they begin their schooling. Teachers deliver the phonics programme consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum for all pupils at the school, including pupils with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders have not developed the same level of guidance. In these subjects, teachers are less clear on how best to teach important knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers carry out appropriate checks on pupils鈥� learning so that they can help pupils with any misconceptions that they might have.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well throughout the day. Disruptions to learning are rare and, when they do happen, teachers deal with them quickly and kindly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils are given additional support where necessary to catch up with their learning of sounds. However, this extra help does not get to the heart of the gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that pupils with SEND have their additional needs identified and assessed early. Teachers use appropriate strategies to adapt their delivery of the curriculum for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with any bullying concerns effectively. Staff know how to recognise and report on any concerns related to pupils鈥� welfare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide well for pupils鈥� personal development, helping them understand fundamental British values and promoting mental well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers responses are considered in Ofsted Parent View and taken into account when inspecting.
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage with staff and have a strong appreciation among staff, leading to high morale.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles and responsibilities, such as well-being ambassadors and attending sports competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are highly considerate of staff well-being and workload, resulting in high staff morale.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In some subjects, leaders have not outlined sufficiently their expectations of how teachers should deliver important knowledge.
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About Us
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 220 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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Your children are always placed at the centre of everything we do. We foster a nurturing environment, set an exciting curriculum; always aiming for the highest academic standards. We like to celebrate our children's unique, God given talents and give them every opportunity to achieve their full potential. The behaviour of our children is impeccable and visitors always comment on the calm, friendly atmosphere throughout the school from our youngest 2 year olds through to our caring Year 6 children. Visits to school are encouraged to experience our vibrant and happy community. The door is always open where you will receive a warm welcome to our loving family.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 58% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 72% 3 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 9.2% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 75% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 9.08% | 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 | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
