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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
- Primary
- Padiham BB12 7BN
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children leave the Early Years Foundation Stage having made good progress towards developing early reading, writing and mathematics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning and make good progress as evidenced by the good quality of work seen in their books.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure pupils are given more opportunities to write extended independent pieces of work in different subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Last year pupils in Year 6 reached broadly average standards in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides extra support to boost pupils' achievement through one-to-one and small group sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show caring and friendly attitudes to each other, staff, and visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils, those with special educational needs, the most able and those from other ethnic backgrounds make equally good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents happen infrequently because staff ensure pupils are made aware of how to keep safe and where to turn should an incident happen inside or outside school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a caring approach to all, promoted throughout the school.
Parent Feedback: Most parents hold the view that behaviour in school is good and that their children are safe and happy.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel the Nursery and Reception classes give children a good start and say they really enjoy coming to school.
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment activities such as day and residential trips offer pupils a good range of opportunities and experiences away from the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: 'Our teachers are ace at making lessons fun.'
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is good overall, enabling students to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching has continued to improve, contributing directly to improvement in pupils鈥� achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: School's marking policy is not fully adhered to, which can slow down student progress.
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About Us
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 226 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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We appreciate you visiting our website, and we hope you will find all you need there. The Catholic school St. John the Baptist is doing well. We are a voluntary-aided school in Padiham that is part of the Salford Diocese. The faculty, governors, parents, and students all agree that our institution, which is based on Catholic life's tenets, is highly unique. We are extremely proud of the conduct, accomplishments, and skills of our students who thrive and actively take advantage of all the resources St. John's offers on a daily basis. We are fortunate to have a group of skilled and committed employees who are always looking for and showcasing the unique skills of our kids. They put in endless effort to make sure that our kids are nurtured, encouraged, and challenged to reach their full potential. St. John's is a really unique place with a clear ethos that permeates everything we do. Our school's mission is to "Love one Another" and follow Jesus' teachings. This serves as the foundation for our beliefs, permeates all facets of school life, and is clearly a strength of our institution. Visitors commonly mention and laud the caring culture present in our school community. Come see for yourself; you are most welcome to do so.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 3 | 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 | 63% 8 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 55% 8 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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 | 106 | 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 | 63% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
Local authority ratio 19 : 1