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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Ollerton and Boughton NG22 9JE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach reading, writing, and mathematics in a consistent fashion and this benefits pupils鈥� learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Provision sometimes does not support pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities to work sufficiently independently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics are rising and reading is taught well.
Support for Falling Behind: Small groups of learners who do not fully understand a particular aspect of learning are given additional sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around school, work hard in class, and enjoy school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school needs to improve monitoring and provision for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about bullying and are confident that staff would resolve any issues should they arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture of safeguarding is evident throughout the school.
Parent Feedback: The great majority of parents hold the school in high regard and would recommend it to other parents.
Parental Involvement: An effective home reading programme results in many parents making a useful contribution to their children鈥檚 good progress in reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy and benefit from good-quality provision for music and German, and the school provides visits and visitors.
Outdoor Facilities: The school is about to open its running track to ensure daily running by all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate and benefit from the good-quality guidance and coaching they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide additional sessions to help pupils overcome difficulties, improving their work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Much has been done within the school to ensure that staff assess pupils鈥� learning accurately.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is insufficient emphasis on the learning of those pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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a Voluntary Academy that is a part of the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust of Our Lady of Lourdes.
I hope you find this website educational, whether you are a current parent or someone who is looking for a spot at St. Joseph's.
We now serve the communities of Ollerton and Boughton as well as other locations with 239 kids on our roll between the ages of 3 and 11 years old.
The school works hard to offer cutting-edge amenities and a conducive learning environment for our students.
The school became an academy in July 2015 and is a member of the Our Lady Of Lourdes Multi Academy Trust, which collaborates with other Catholic schools in the area to provide the finest education possible for all of our students.
Our mission statement, "Growing in Love, in the Spirit of Christ, for the benefit of all," in our opinion, accurately captures everything that our community stands for.
As a result, we have contented kids that enjoy school and have good manners and are polite.
The parents of our children share our desire for the best for all of them and are aware of the importance of a strong, transparent, and respectful relationship between home and school.
We will give you with a hard copy of the information on this website at no cost if you are a parent of a student enrolled in the school.
In July 2015, the school changed its status to an academy, joining the Our Lady of Lourdes Multi Academy Trust together with other nearby Catholic schools.
I sincerely hope that the material on this page is helpful to you, whether you are a parent already or searching for a home for your child.
Please feel free to get in touch with the school to set up a visit so you can personally see what we have to offer your child.
We advise you to review the following details before making a decision if you are considering enrolling your child in our school.
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a Voluntary Academy that is a part of the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust of Our Lady of Lourdes.
I hope you find this website educational, whether you are a current parent or someone who is looking for a spot at St. Joseph's.
We now serve the communities of Ollerton and Boughton as well as other locations with 239 kids on our roll between the ages of 3 and 11 years old.
The school works hard to offer cutting-edge amenities and a conducive learning environment for our students.
The school became an academy in July 2015 and is a member of the Our Lady Of Lourdes Multi Academy Trust, which collaborates with other Catholic schools in the area to provide the finest education possible for all of our students.
Our mission statement, "Growing in Love, in the Spirit of Christ, for the benefit of all," in our opinion, accurately captures everything that our community stands for.
As a result, we have contented kids that enjoy school and have good manners and are polite.
The parents of our children share our desire for the best for all of them and are aware of the importance of a strong, transparent, and respectful relationship between home and school.
We will give you with a hard copy of the information on this website at no cost if you are a parent of a student enrolled in the school.
In July 2015, the school changed its status to an academy, joining the Our Lady of Lourdes Multi Academy Trust together with other nearby Catholic schools.
I sincerely hope that the material on this page is helpful to you, whether you are a parent already or searching for a home for your child.
Please feel free to get in touch with the school to set up a visit so you can personally see what we have to offer your child.
We advise you to review the following details before making a decision if you are considering enrolling your child in our school.
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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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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 50% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.55% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 57% 2 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.93% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 101 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 59% 25 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 12 | 8.66% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 99 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 34% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.83% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1