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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
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- Luton LU4 0PF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective; pupils read with good fluency and comprehension.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn well across a wide range of subjects including science, history, and geography.
Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read with fluency, using phonics knowledge effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting skills for secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils need more challenging opportunities to excel.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas lack a web of connected knowledge, especially in history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve well in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide additional and structured support for pupils who might be at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are diligent, well-behaved, and support each other. However, some concerns were raised about the behaviour of others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are assured with calculations and problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff generally pick up when pupils are stuck, providing support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is purposeful, with pupils kind and confident.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders focus resources on inclusive whole-class teaching with pre-teaching or timely follow-ups.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support through 'hub' and adapted learning in class.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and report that bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong emphasis on tolerance, respect, and looking out for each other's well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils confident that unkindness will be addressed quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School teaches online safety and road safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children feel extremely safe and value the school鈥檚 promotion of values.
Parental Involvement: Parents regularly attend events in classrooms and appreciate these opportunities.
Parent Feedback: The report considered responses to parent surveys.
Parental Involvement: Parents champion various cultures at special events.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel well supported by leaders and welcome the positive challenge received.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants provide valuable support to struggling pupils when directed well by class teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and provide suitable coaching and mentoring.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers explain content clearly; some need better task adjustment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils suggest many clubs like ballet, enhancing character building.
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About Us
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 410 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 |
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A-
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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 | 21.8 | 22.7 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 64% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.03% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 90 | 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 | 62% 3 | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 7.88% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 93 | 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 | 65% 5 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.63% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 92 | 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 | 70% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.44% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1