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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
- Primary
- Carterton OX18 3JY
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading is effective. Children get off to a strong start in the development of language and communication skills in Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that builds through the school from Nursery onwards.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, staff's subject knowledge is not fully secure.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides effective additional support for pupils at the early stages of reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High-quality training supports staff to maintain high expectations, which help pupils behave well, both in and out of lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The most recent published results in mathematics and writing do not reflect the current improved quality of pupils鈥� work.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school swiftly identifies pupils with SEND, and staff are equipped with expert knowledge to adapt their teaching to support these pupils effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident, happy and feel safe at this school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with parents to make sure that pupils attend well from when they join in early years.
Parent Feedback: As one parent stated, 鈥楾he school is truly inclusive and gives the children a real sense of securely belonging to the school community.鈥�
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of clubs, including choir, sports clubs, and dance workshops.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff have secure subject knowledge in most subjects, helping teachers present new concepts clearly and accurately check pupils' understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In a few subjects, assessment is not sufficiently developed, meaning pupils are sometimes taught what they already know or move on before they are ready.
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 119 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 25% 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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The location of St. Joseph's is near Carterton, Oxfordshire, which is about 20 miles west of Oxford and around the same distance from Cheltenham and Swindon.
We have joined with seven other schools to form the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy since April 2013.
When St. Joseph's opened in 1968, Carterton and the nearby communities served as its catchment area.
Catering to Catholic kids between the ages of four and eleven is the main goal.
However, the school enrols kids from many religious and racial backgrounds, and this variety is cherished.
All students actively participate in the school's religious life.
Both both the Catholic Church of St. Joseph and the school, there is a time set aside for communal worship.
Click here to learn more about the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy.
We are a Catholic-style Christian institution.
All members of the school community are encouraged to grow spiritually and in their religious education.
Every Catholic school is urged to acknowledge its individuality and diversity.
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We have joined with seven other schools to form the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy since April 2013.
When St. Joseph's opened in 1968, Carterton and the nearby communities served as its catchment area.
Catering to Catholic kids between the ages of four and eleven is the main goal.
However, the school enrols kids from many religious and racial backgrounds, and this variety is cherished.
All students actively participate in the school's religious life.
Both both the Catholic Church of St. Joseph and the school, there is a time set aside for communal worship.
Click here to learn more about the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy.
We are a Catholic-style Christian institution.
All members of the school community are encouraged to grow spiritually and in their religious education.
Every Catholic school is urged to acknowledge its individuality and diversity.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 21.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 98 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 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 | 25% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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 | 102 5 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 43% 1 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.7% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 97 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 96 | 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 | 44% 12 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 10% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 56% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.89% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
