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St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
- Primary
- Trowbridge BA14 9EA
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like maths and reading is good and improving, particularly at Key Stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers provide varied opportunities that broaden pupils' horizons and promote literacy and numeracy skills well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In Key Stage 1, a small proportion of teaching requires improvement to match work to pupils' needs and encourage independent learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics and reading, with especially fast progress in Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Support for less-able pupils and those with special educational needs is sensitive and well-organized, promoting good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary and they feel safe and supported in the school environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive carefully adjusted work and good support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and report that bullying is rare and dealt with effectively when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils show respect for each other, with the school fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally very positive about the school, believing their children are well-taught and making good progress.
Parental Involvement: The school engages well with parents, holding meetings and taking into account parental feedback from surveys.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a number of after-school activities including gardening club, cricket, art, and online mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are keen to learn from one another, and senior leaders serve as effective role models.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching over time ensures pupils enjoy learning, make good progress, and achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are robust systems in place to monitor and improve teaching quality, including detailed lesson observations by the headteacher.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small proportion of Key Stage 1 teaching needs improvement to better match work to pupils' needs and encourage independence.
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About Us
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 299 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 Trowbridge's St. John's Catholic Primary School. Being the head teacher of such a wonderful fully inclusive school makes me feel quite fortunate. My dedicated staff, parents, governors and parish priests are committed to providing the best Catholic education for all our children; as together we 'live and learn in the footsteps of Jesus.'. Striving for excellence, we offer a creative and high quality curriculum enabling children to learn and flourish through their work and play. The development of mutual love and respect for others, as well as mental and physical health, are priorities. Please browse our website if you are a potential parent and feel free to call if you have any questions. We accept appointments for visitors.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 62% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.97% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 97 | 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 | 64% 8 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 11 | 9.3% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 94 | 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 | 72% 15 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 8.08% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.43% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
