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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Dinnington St. John's S25 2QD
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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 | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made reading a priority and pupils enjoy it. They are given lots of opportunities to explore mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have rapidly improved the quality of education with a well-sequenced curriculum and effective teacher training.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders need more time to check curriculum implementation, and not all lunchtime staff manage behaviour consistently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and mathematics, remembering more of their learning due to additional 'maths meetings'.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils need help to catch up with reading, they receive this quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons but occasionally not as well at lunchtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo provides effective guidance and works with parents to support pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say there is very little bullying and adults sort it out quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils are taught how to manage risks to their safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize improvements in the school, particularly in reading.
Parental Involvement: The SENCo and teachers work with parents to put suitable plans in place for SEND pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils speak with excitement about trips to community park and farm.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan appropriate sequences of lessons and are considerate of workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check that pupils have remembered important knowledge and use this to inform new learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have received training to help them teach the new curriculum well.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 148 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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 |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 16.9 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 99 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 101 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 48% | 52.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.34% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 9 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 98 | 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 | 37% 12 | 59.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.1% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 96 6 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 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 | 25% 1 | 56.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.96% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7 | Well 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 26% | 55.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.4% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below 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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
