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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
- Primary
- Rochdale OL11 1EZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is well taught. Pupils meet the expected standard by end of Year 1
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, balanced, and tailored to pupils' needs; includes well-considered out-of-school trips
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenging work needed for most able pupils, particularly in reading and writing
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes above national average at end of Year 6; strong progress in key stage 1
Support for Falling Behind: Close tracking and swift actions for support; effective use of pupil premium funding
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour; harmonious community; pupils wear uniforms with pride
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate and timely identification; strong progress; well-matched support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly effective work to keep pupils safe; swift action on rare name-calling incidents
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent care for vulnerable pupils and families; staff know wider responsibilities
Parent Feedback: Parents proud of the school; positive difference noticed since new headteacher
Parental Involvement: Frequent workshops and online learning records keep parents informed
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports, including football, rounders, and golf; active lifestyle promoted
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating and imaginative environments, both indoors and outdoors
Teacher Engagement: Positive impact of frequent training noted by staff
Impact on Student Progress: Good use of lesson time; strong subject knowledge; marking helps pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Skilful use of questioning to check understanding; rigorous performance management
Teaching Staff Challenges: Focus needed on most able pupils; underperformance of these students in reading and writing
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About Us
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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 St. John's Catholic Primary School. I sincerely hope you are able to locate everything you require about the institution. We offer a friendly, encouraging, and challenging environment where kids may improve their skills and have fun while learning. We ensure that learning activities are matched to the needs of individual pupils, and we have a great deal of adult support in each class in order to ensure that pupils make excellent progress. According to our mission statement, we are a single family that strives for excellence. We go to Mass at St John the Baptist Church with Father Michael, we have assemblies and prayer sessions each day in class, and our GIFT team help to set a good example of following Christ's message. If you want to tour the school before your child enrols, please get in touch with the school office to set up a convenient time. You'll be made to feel very welcome!
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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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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 81% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 4.48% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 104 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 59% 6 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 6.57% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 53% 21 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 5.69% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 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% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.61% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above 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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
