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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
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- St. Helens WA9 5BT
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: There is a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics, which starts in the early years. Well-trained staff deliver the school's phonics programme effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious and meets the needs of pupils. Subject leaders are clear about the knowledge and skills that they want pupils to acquire.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some classrooms, resources are not used sufficiently well to entice pupils to read for pleasure.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils talked confidently about their knowledge of the Egyptians and the Vikings, showcasing a retained understanding despite COVID-19 interruptions.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading, including those in key stage 2, receive extra support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Mostly, pupils are kind and friendly to each other and visitors. They behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are identified quickly. They learn alongside their friends and benefit from additional support and specialist resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying does happen, staff are quick to deal with it. Leaders ensure that staff have regular safeguarding training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' mental health and well-being are promoted well. They understand how to keep themselves safe online and what makes a good friend.
Parent Feedback: Parents are delighted with all aspects of the school鈥檚 work, commenting about their children flourishing under the school鈥檚 care and guidance.
Parental Involvement: Pupils contribute to the life of the school as members of the school council, eco warriors, and reading ambassadors. They raise money for charitable causes.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders plan a wide range of carefully considered activities beyond the academic curriculum, including trips and after-school activities.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present new learning well and use assessment strategies effectively to ensure pupil understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders are effective in ensuring that the intended curriculum is being delivered in practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some governors are new to their roles and have been unable to access training because of the pandemic.
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About Us
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 196 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.8 | 25.8 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 60.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.76% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 100 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 103 | 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 | 50% 9 | 65.83% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 10.58% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 102 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 41% 7 | 60.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.59% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 100 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 48% | 56.17% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.54% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
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27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
