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St Joseph's RC Primary School
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St Joseph's RC Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M5 3JP
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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: Staff have been well trained to deliver the new phonics programme effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured that the curriculum, including for SEND, is challenging and enjoyable, leading to good pupil achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers' lack of training hampers their ability to deepen pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make significant progress in reading and mathematics due to well-planned curriculums.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify those pupils who struggle to read and provide effective support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand what bullying is, and are confident that staff deal with incidents effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported and included fully in school life, studying the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that leaders and teachers deal with any incidents effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors evaluated parents鈥� responses, including free-text comments, to Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school regularly engages with outside agencies to enhance pupils鈥� awareness and understanding.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils also access a range of trips out of school and clubs in school to broaden their experience.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils relish the opportunity to work and play in the extensive school grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have strong subject knowledge and support teachers effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose activities that help pupils remember what they have been taught.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of curriculum areas, teachers are not as confident in their subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' checks on pupils' learning do not identify what pupils know and can do well enough in some subjects.
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About Us
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 220 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 26% 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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St. Joseph was a devout man who devoted his time to adoring, guarding, educating, and raising Jesus. St. Joseph's RC Primary School, which he founded, is more than just a school. Community, love, forgiveness, and gospel ideals are at the core of what we do. We work hard to make sure that our school is a safe, secure and exciting place to learn and grow by providing all of our pupils with many varied opportunities to use and develop the gifts and talents they have been blessed with. We have a lot of pride in our kids and in our school. You can find a wealth of information and a peek of our work on our website. I hope you can find what you need, but if not, please get in touch with us and we'll be pleased to assist.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 26% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.9% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 101 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 100 | 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 | 55% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.27% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 98 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 101 | 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 | 38% 4 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.89% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 97 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 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 | 42% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1