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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Bassetlaw DN22 7BP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers regularly challenge pupils in mathematics and provide many opportunities for imaginative writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy creative subjects such as music, dance, and art. Their outcomes in maths and writing are solid, but boys need more support in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to evaluate new teaching strategies more effectively to improve pupil progress in writing, particularly for boys.
Support for Falling Behind: Individual support is provided for pupils who are falling behind, especially disadvantaged ones.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are generally well-mannered and focus well in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' outcomes in maths and writing have shown improvement, indicating effective teaching. However, boys still lag in writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective additional support is provided, especially notable for ADHD pupils, earning praise from local authorities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous checks for staff and volunteers. Pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's Mini Vinnies group supports pupils' welfare and community involvement. Safeguarding policy is comprehensive.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'warm, friendly, and welcoming,' feeling assured that children are safe. Most would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited more into classrooms and provided with resources to support their children's learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Students enjoy a variety of after-school clubs, including opportunities to be creative through music, dance, and art.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are keen to improve their teaching and consistently implement new initiatives.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan engaging activities that lead to well-focused lessons and student enjoyment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers inspire pupils to write across the curriculum, and pupils regularly solve challenging problems.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for middle leaders to more effectively evaluate the impact of their actions on pupils' learning.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 |
B-
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A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 18.5 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 59% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.55% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 104 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 97 | 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 | 57% 16 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 9.93% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 97 | 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 | 73% 15 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 8.66% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 58% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.83% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1