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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Todmorden OL14 5HP
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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: Reading is prioritised with strong progress; children learn quickly and fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-chosen curriculum supports mixed-age classes effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum areas need more time to become fully embedded.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve very well by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers benefit from timely and effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is calm, purposeful, and motivated by reward systems.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported and highly involved in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue; safety systems work well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes well-being and pupil safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are involved in a collaborative way.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged in supporting their children's education.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs and visits develops talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Children use hand tools in 'forest school' sessions.
Teacher Engagement: Teacher expertise is well developed by training.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons are ambitious, and pupils engage enthusiastically.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers lack a clear understanding of what older pupils know.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to check pupils鈥� knowledge are still being refined.
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 111 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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Along with teaching children for adult life and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values among all of its pupils, St. Joseph's School is dedicated to educating students for life beyond the formal curriculum that is evaluated.
The Government emphasises that the essential British Values must be taught in all UK schools.
Students at St. Joseph's School are frequently reminded of the importance of laws, whether they pertain to their class, the entire school, or the entire country.
A detailed Behaviour for Learning Policy is in place at St. Joseph's, which has a strong anti-bullying culture.
Respect is heavily emphasised in St. Joseph's School's mission statement and core principles.
Mutual respect is encouraged throughout the curriculum by offering kids the ability to express their ideas in a safe environment.
St. Joseph's School is convinced that each person's viewpoints and suggestions should be respected.
We also instil in them a respect for English law and the ability to discern right from wrong.
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The Government emphasises that the essential British Values must be taught in all UK schools.
Students at St. Joseph's School are frequently reminded of the importance of laws, whether they pertain to their class, the entire school, or the entire country.
A detailed Behaviour for Learning Policy is in place at St. Joseph's, which has a strong anti-bullying culture.
Respect is heavily emphasised in St. Joseph's School's mission statement and core principles.
Mutual respect is encouraged throughout the curriculum by offering kids the ability to express their ideas in a safe environment.
St. Joseph's School is convinced that each person's viewpoints and suggestions should be respected.
We also instil in them a respect for English law and the ability to discern right from wrong.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | - |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 102 | 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 | 81% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 5.96% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | - | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.51% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1