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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
- Primary
- North Tyneside NE29 7BT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early years鈥� staff focus on stories, rhymes, songs, communication, language and listening skills, preparing children well for phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Phonics teaching is consistent and well-planned; pupils recall prior learning well in subjects like mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculums do not identify key knowledge that pupils should learn, leading to less secure learning in those subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in relation to their starting points, especially in mathematics where they make links between concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained staff use assessment carefully to track progress and provide targeted support in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive, lessons proceed without disruption, and there is a high priority on regular attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for younger SEND pupils is tailored and effective, but older pupils need more precise targets for better progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff support pupils' emotions effectively and place high importance on attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school and praise staff for knowing each child individually.
Extracurricular Activities: A planned series of educational visits and experiences enhance the curriculum well, including opportunities for leadership.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported for their workload and well-being by both the school and trust leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective phonics provision helps pupils to make significant progress from their starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Majority of subject curriculums are well-planned and sequenced, leading to good understanding and recall among pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some improvements are needed in identifying precise targets for older SEND pupils to enhance their progress.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 249 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 36% 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 18.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 36% | 54.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.88% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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.
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 | 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st 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 - 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Local authority ratio 18 : 1