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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Middlesbrough TS4 2NT
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-structured and effective teaching of phonics from early years ensures pupils have strong phonics knowledge by the end of Year 1
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils make strong progress across the curriculum
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities are sometimes missed to extend learning when children choose activities; most able pupils' work does not fully deepen their knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress across a range of subjects, including English and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support and additional staff help accelerate learning for disadvantaged pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff expectations, caring relationships, and clear behavior management ensure exemplary behavior
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are generally well met, leading to strong progress in their personal development, but their academic progress is more variable
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Almost all parents believe their children are happy and feel safe in school. The school takes any incidents of poor behavior seriously
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' physical and emotional well-being has a high priority; regular training ensures staff know how to keep pupils safe
Parent Feedback: Parents value staff's welcoming approach and involvement in their child's learning
Parental Involvement: Useful information for parents communicates curriculum topics and homework clearly, helping support their child's learning beyond school
Extracurricular Activities: A range of before and after-school extracurricular activities successfully develops pupils鈥� personal, academic, and social skills
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive suitable training to address individual and whole-school needs, including working with other schools
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan effectively and match work to pupils鈥� needs well, ensuring good progress across the curriculum
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders' development is recent and not fully embedded; variable understanding of less able pupils' needs
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders regularly check teaching quality; new methods to record pupils' progress are not fully embedded yet
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 393 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 18.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | - |
| 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 64% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.56% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 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 | 73% 5 | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.73% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 106 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 91 | 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 | 68% 5 | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 6.22% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 109 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 73% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.17% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1