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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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- Langwith NG20 9RP
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching assistants have excellent subject knowledge, which accelerates pupils' progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to provide a broad range of knowledge and experiences. Pupils develop problem-solving skills and confidence.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improve progress for the most able children in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� achievement significantly exceeds national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide precise and effective support, ensuring all students make progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is impeccable; they are ambitious, keen to learn, and show care for each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve at levels much higher than national averages.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils have complete faith that teachers will resolve any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils鈥� well-being through a calm, peaceful environment and robust safety education.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the strong leadership, outstanding teaching, and care their child receives.
Parental Involvement: Home learning tasks involve parents and celebrate pupils鈥� achievements outside school.
Extracurricular Activities: High participation in sports, including gym activities before school, with additional opportunities for talented athletes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work together weekly to hone their skills and share best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: The use of rigorous assessments ensures that teaching meets the precise learning needs of each pupil.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are no significant challenges noted; the teaching quality is consistently high.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teacher performance is rigorously managed, with targets reflecting the aspiration for outstanding outcomes.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 244 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Joseph's is a Voluntary Academy and a member of the Catholic Multi-Academy Trust of Our Lady of Lourdes. We are located at the intersection of the counties of Derby and Nottingham. The Parishes of St. Bernadette's Bolsover, St. Teresa's Market Warsop, and St. Joseph's Shirebrook are served by our school. By upholding our mission statement, we can be certain that our kids are enthusiastic learners and have no trouble sharing their beliefs. All of our kids should succeed and look forward to going to school every day. You will be greeted with open arms by the students, teachers, parents, and governors of St. Joseph's. We put a lot of effort into creating a setting where kids can feel safe, joyful, and inspired to study. To learn more about the school, you are more than welcome to stop by. In the future, we hope to work with you and your kids and look forward to seeing you.
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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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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.4 | 21.7 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 | 102 |
| 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 | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 7.12% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 110 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 94% 6 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 20 | 9.76% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 111 7 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 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 | 100% 17 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 39% 30 | 9.52% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 89 | 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 | 83% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.32% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1