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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Halton WA8 0BW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders are addressing this by introducing a greater focus on inference and extending pupils' vocabulary
Success of the Curriculum: Children make good progress from starting points that are generally lower than those typical for their age.
Areas Needing Improvement: The environment lacks further opportunities to extend pupils' learning in number, particularly in the outdoor area.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff invest time in each other鈥檚 development and celebrate each other鈥檚 successes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show strong Christian values in their actions and reflect the humour, kindness and compassion of your leadership.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The progress for the most able pupils is below that seen for others nationally
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders use the pupil premium to provide pastoral support and wider opportunities for disadvantaged pupils. In this they are successful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective training underpins a culture of nurture and care at the school. Staff know pupils well and they are vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Consequently, pupils feel safe at the school. Detailed records show that any worries around pupils鈥� safety and wellbeing are addressed swiftly and comprehensively.
Parent Feedback: One parent responding to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey, Parent View, commented on 鈥榯he brilliant induction process that helped children to settle in very well鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are very positive about the regular updates that they receive about their child鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils describe a dynamic and engaging curriculum that is supplemented by special themed weeks.
Outdoor Facilities: The work in pupils鈥� books shows that disadvantaged pupils are making good progress.
Teacher Engagement: You have established a system of peer support for teachers so that they can improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are proud to be part of this school because they feel valued and respected.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders鈥� tracking of pupils鈥� attainment indicates that the new scheme of work implemented in 2016 is providing opportunities for pupils to practise their calculation skills in depth.
Teaching Staff Challenges: However, we agreed that more could be done to challenge the most able pupils in reading.
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 | 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-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 70% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above 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 | 110 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 84% 9 | 57.02% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 14 | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 75% 1 | 61.35% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 74% | 54.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1