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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Stevenage SG2 8QJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school teaches early reading well, ensuring pupils are confident at recognizing sounds by end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers know precisely what to teach across subjects, but some plans are still being refined.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum areas are still being updated, affecting detailed knowledge in these subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils remember well what they have been taught across different subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use their expertise to help pupils catch up straight away if they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are free from disruption and lunchtimes are harmonious; pupils are kind and caring.
Support for SEND Pupils: Efficient systems for early identification of SEND ensure timely support and successful target meeting.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A comprehensive personal development curriculum teaches pupils how to treat others and stay safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View and it is used in deciding school inspections.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with parents from early years onwards to support pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs that extend pupils' interests and talents, including those with SEND.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled at checking pupils' understanding and revisiting learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure that books pupils read are closely matched to the sounds they have learned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should continue to refine aspects of the curriculum to ensure in-depth knowledge over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff are still getting used to changes in the curriculum plans.
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About Us
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 237 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the students, parents, teachers, and governors at St. Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School. We want our kids to be self-sufficient, tenacious lifelong learners who are confident in their ability to realise their full potential by working toward excellence and enjoyment. We hold the view that each of our children, who are created in God's image and likeness, is valuable as an individual with special abilities and talents, which we seek to identify and foster via a successful collaboration between the home, the school, and the church. Our school is a very wonderful place to be, and we are all immensely proud of it. a lively setting where people can cultivate their minds and hearts and find lifelong companions. It is a place where we put kids first and value them for who they are in all of our decisions. Visit www.clitherowspeaks.wordpress.com to learn more about our school, which also allows you to use our wonderful grounds. Alternately, you can follow @StMClitherow or schedule a visit to our school to get a taste of regular school life. We sincerely hope you enjoy learning more about us.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 70% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.95% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 106 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 70% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 11.98% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below 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 | 108 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 70% 2 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.72% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 72% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.43% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1