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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
- Primary
- Bracknell RG12 9AP
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics programme is securely established to help pupils catch up quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum ensures that most pupils achieve well overall.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work is needed to ensure the curriculum supports all pupils, especially those with SEND.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments indicate promising signs of recovery in pupils鈥� learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support helps pupils who have fallen behind in reading to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and responsibly and treat each other and adults with respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is not always adapted well enough to support all pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that any incidents of bullying are taken seriously and sorted out properly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff pay close attention to pupils' safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support staff provided during lockdowns; 'The care and love the teachers provide is exceptional.'
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is strong, and they appreciate leaders鈥� support and advice.
Impact on Student Progress: Subject leaders are keen to provide helpful guidance for their colleagues.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders need better support in monitoring and improving the curriculum.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 209 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 89% 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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I'd like to extend a hearty welcome to you on behalf of the entire faculty and board of governors of St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Footsteps Nursery. Our school and nursery are only a short stroll from Bracknell-town Forest's centre. It is kept up in cooperation with the Bracknell-Forest Local Authority and serves the St. Joseph's Parish and St. Margaret Clitherow's in the Diocese of Portsmouth. We have a strong commitment to the education of our kids and go above and beyond to ensure that each one realises their full potential. We think that a successful school values and nurtures the unique abilities of each student. This is demonstrated by our excellent conduct and our strong SAT exam performance. Our staff are highly committed to teaching stimulating and engaging lessons, concentrating on making sure that children acquire all basic skills, as well as stretching every child with our rich curriculum . We also function as a National Support School, which allows us to impart our knowledge and expertise to other educational institutions.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 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 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.9 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 111 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 89% | 59.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 7.44% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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 | 108 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 90% 6 | 59.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 9.21% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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 | 84% 3 | 60.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 9.1% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above 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 | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 81% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.5% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
