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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Portsmouth PO1 1PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize children's language acquisition; abilities to read and write are nurtured carefully in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well across a broad curriculum with particularly deep knowledge in subjects like geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' reasoning in mathematics needs more development compared to other aspects of their mathematical knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop strong character traits such as honesty and compassion; bullying is almost unheard of.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are motivated readers and confident communicators but need exposure to a wider range of books and texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide additional help for pupils who need it, although this support is not always fully effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make strong progress because staff adapt the curriculum effectively using leaders' expert guidance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is almost unheard of, and pupils make a very positive contribution to school life.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders invest great effort in addressing pupils' pastoral needs effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative of all the school does for their children and recognize leaders' high ambitions.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and governors ensure the school sustains very strong relationships with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides many extra-curricular and enrichment activities, particularly focusing on the arts and sports.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and teaching assistants check on pupils鈥� learning and provide extra support when needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff feel that leaders could take their workload into account more when introducing new initiatives.
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About Us
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 243 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Welcome to the webpage for our school. We believe it will provide you a glimpse into our active, welcoming, and productive school community. It is our hope that every person in our community will be inspired by our school to love God, love themselves, love others, and enjoy learning. Our goal at St. John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is to educate the complete child using Christ's moral principles. The kids see this as learning to love and loving to learn. We work to realise our maximum potential while also inspiring and assisting others in reaching their own potential since Christ is at the centre of our school. We sincerely think that children can and will realise that they can achieve their goals through perseverance, hard effort, and resilience when they know they are a part of a caring community. We are quite proud of our school, and we hope that our website will give you a sense of who we are, what we can do, and what makes us unique. Please get in touch with us if you need any more information.
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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 |
A
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 1-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 77% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 2.75% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 93 | 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 | 80% 1 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.83% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | 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 | 105 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 81% 11 | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 4.89% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 70% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.78% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1