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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Billingham TS23 3NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on reading, maths, and phonics with effective results in Year 1 phonics screening tests.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned tasks and structured learning meet the needs of all pupils. The curriculum leads to improving standards.
Foundational Skills: Prioritizes early reading and phonics; promotes confident blending of sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Progressive from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring transitions are smooth.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to embed improvements in early writing and increase the proportion of children achieving a good level of development by end of Reception Year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Needs clarity on essential knowledge in wider curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils鈥� attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate intervention for pupils who struggle ensures they are better prepared for the next lesson.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, considerate, and confident, presenting their work with pride.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Ambitious math curriculum with interventions; above national average outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra daily phonics lessons; immediate intervention in math.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils ready to learn, show respect, and follow instructions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure thorough support for vulnerable pupils with detailed recording and monitoring of their care.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strategies in place but support plans need improvement for specific targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with vigilant staff; bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular high-quality training for staff ensures vigilant and effective pupil safety measures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive, valuing the school's family-oriented and welcoming environment.
Parental Involvement: Effective partnership between home, school, and parish community; daily contact with staff encouraged.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered through meetings and questionnaires.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied homework tasks include creative skills and practical activities such as cooking and making crafts.
Outdoor Facilities: Improved outdoor area supports language development and early writing.
Extracurricular Activities: Leadership opportunities like community ambassadors and prefects.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide regular monitoring and feedback to enhance teaching practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of staff training positively impacts classroom practice, leading to strong student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have an accurate picture through focused monitoring and feedback.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective phonics and math interventions enhance progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are still working on improving writing skills, but progress in reading and maths remains stronger.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 202 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 |
C+
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B+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 18.9 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 107 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 52% | 60.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.67% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 101 | 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% 6 | 66.9% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 13 | 10.86% | 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 | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 74% 11 | 63.32% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.22% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 63% | 54.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.59% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1