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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
- Primary
- Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received training in how to teach phonics and reading, and they teach it consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a curriculum with high expectations and a focus on learning new vocabulary.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, leaders have not provided as much detail, leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are very positive, and they know the expectations in place.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have correctly identified pupils struggling in reading and phonics. However, support is not always structured.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions for pupils who fall behind in reading do not follow a structured approach; staff need more training.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have specialist equipment and are well-supported, especially those with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, but adults sort it out effectively when it does.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure appropriate support is in place for families and pupils that need it.
Parent Feedback: Parents have given positive feedback; the lead inspector reviewed 116 responses from parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school and find out what others think.
Extracurricular Activities: There are meaningful enrichment activities linked to the Catholic faith, including enterprise and STEM week and outdoor learning club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the support they receive from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers revisit knowledge to ensure pupils remember what they have learned.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum leaders do not clearly identify all skills and knowledge needed, impacting less experienced staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors have an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 434 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 20 | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 107 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 110 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 82% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 9.95% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | 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.
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.
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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 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Local authority ratio 18 : 1