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St John's Catholic Primary School
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St John's Catholic Primary School
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- Banbury OX16 9YA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum, and phonics are taught effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have adopted a suitably broad and ambitious curriculum that supports pupils well from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, important knowledge is not linked between topics, affecting pupils' understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is particularly effective, helping pupils re-visit and build on prior knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling readers receive extra support, and teaching assistants provide bespoke assistance for complex needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, meet high aspirations, and resolve bullying quickly and effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers use strategies to ensure that pupils with SEND learn effectively, with skilled and knowledgeable teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and resolved quickly. A worry room offers pupils a space to share concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Assemblies educate pupils about safeguarding risks, and staff are well-trained to handle potential concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe it as a 鈥榣ovely school鈥� and are positive about its environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through various feedback mechanisms and community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs ranging from sports to sewing.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthused by the renewed curriculum and speak highly of leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons are purposeful and positive, aiding student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few commercial schemes are not fully matched to all pupils' needs, and some staff lack confidence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils鈥� understanding to adjust activities, though this is inconsistent.
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About Us
St John's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 220 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 55% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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.
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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1