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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
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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: Reading is central to the curriculum, starting in Reception and progressing through regular practice.
Success of the Curriculum: The ambitious new curriculum is markedly improving pupils’ achievement, especially in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Specific guidance needed in a few subjects to ensure retention and building of complex knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement has historically been low but is improving with the new curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Those falling behind receive help to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave considerately and have positive attitudes toward learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils access the full curriculum and make good progress; teachers adapt activities effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after; incidents are minor and quickly dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils’ welfare effectively and ensures a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Most parents value the school, especially the extra support given to families and pupils at times of need.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan appropriate activities, provide clear explanations, and regularly check for gaps in knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and help pupils achieve well.
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.

It has 326 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 45% 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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The study of art and design encourages imagination and creativity while also providing young people with the chance to grow into thoughtful, compassionate, and creative adults.
We encourage kids to be original and creative, to use a variety of resources and media, and to be inspired by the works of great artists.
2015's January 1 marked Pope Francis' 49th World Communications Day.
At St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's Primary School, we are dedicated to giving each student the ICT skills they require to interact and communicate effectively in the modern world.
We use an interdisciplinary approach so that kids can use information technology to apply the depth of their knowledge.
Our goal is to provide kids with the creativity they need to communicate their understanding to others via the use of reason, logic, and imagination.
Geography classes encourage students to become curious and fascinated with the world around them.
We at St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's Primary School are enthusiastic about math education.
We share their underlying conviction that "we want every kid to succeed in math, regardless of their background and starting place" because we are a Maths Mastery school.
Our goal is to provide kids with the abilities to approach problems logically and rationally, as well as the ability to articulate their understanding using mathematical language.
Our school wants to make sure that every student is comfortable with arithmetic. To encourage youngsters to learn about, respect, and appreciate cultural diversity. '
At St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's Primary School, we value each child as an individual and want them to encounter Jesus in their own special manner.
Sport is a highly rich source of moral principles and character traits that shape us into better people.
Father Francis June 1, 2018, in Vatican City.
In our opinion, physical education at St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's should give every child the chance to succeed, flourish, compete, and support their overall health, fitness, and welfare.
Children should have the chance to participate in sports in intra- and inter-team competitions, as well as in other activities that instil fundamental values like respect and teamwork.
The school recognises that for our children to succeed and contribute positively to life in modern Britain as adults, their understanding and awareness of spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues are vital.
We think that our school's catholic ethos and gospel ideals help students get this knowledge and awareness.
Through our teaching initiatives addressing certain themes, such as bullying, citizenship, and relationships, we hope to inspire in young people the desire to be imaginative, responsible, and constructive people who will realise their full potential. You will be able to comprehend my understanding of the Christ enigma by reading this, according to Ephesians 3:4-5.
At St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's Catholic Primary School, we think that a child may succeed in all other subject areas by being proficient in reading.
We think that giving kids a strong foundation in reading at a young age equips them with the knowledge and self-assurance they need to pursue academic interests and take charge of their own education.
All of our students at St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's are encouraged to take good care of the environment.
We'll instil in our kids a respect for the natural environment, a curiosity for it, and a feeling of wonder. God's purpose for us includes communication, which is also a necessity for friendship.
2018 message from Pope Francis on World Communications Day.
Literacy and education are two things that we are passionate about at St. Joseph's and St. Gregory's Primary School.
As a school, our aim is to develop each student's confidence and independence, regardless of their background and academic ability, to communicate effectively with others through outstanding speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Through the development of these vital skills, we hope to equip them for the next stage in their school journey.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 4-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.8 25.3 17.9
Proficient Math 102 100 108
Proficient Read 104 101 109
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 97 97
Reading 104 98 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 45% 51.06% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 2.33% 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 Below Average
Writing -2.5 Below Average
Maths -1.8 Below 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 102 88 96
Reading 100 2 88 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 45% 2 48.82% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 1% 4 4.75% 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 -5.1 Well Below Average
Writing -1.0 Below Average
Maths -3.4 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 3 46 94
Reading 102 1 46 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 43% 25 23.15% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 1 2.41% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing -4.2 Well Below Average
Maths -3.1 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 105 59 93
Reading 103 58 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 68% 29.33% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 2.83% 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 Below Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 19th 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

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Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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