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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
- Primary
- Barton PR3 5DY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop reading skills effectively with phonics taught systematically. Older pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics across the school.
Foundational Skills: Reading takes centre stage; early phonics start.
Success of the Curriculum: Strengthened curriculum in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Geography and history curriculum lacks depth.
Areas Needing Improvement: Gaps in knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics improved, addressing previous dip. Pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 read well.
Support for Falling Behind: Support in place for pupils struggling with reading through early interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud, positive, and exhibit excellent behaviour. Older pupils support younger ones.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely and effective support for struggling pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and show positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs of SEND pupils identified well, with targeted support provided.
Support for SEND Pupils: Individual support plans regularly reviewed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding processes with regular staff training. Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Promotes a nurturing environment, positive relationships, mental health awareness, and safety education.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance rates and strong community involvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views collected through Ofsted鈥檚 online survey during the inspection.
Parental Involvement: Good engagement through daily childcare provision for pupils before and after school, managed by the governing body.
Parent Feedback: Parents extremely positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Efforts made to involve parents in learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports and physical activities funded effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs like chess and coding.
Outdoor Facilities: Currently undergoing renovation of outdoor play facilities.
Teacher Engagement: Strong professional development for staff has improved teaching quality. Staff supported well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure sequential learning, aiding students to build on prior knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments and addressing misconceptions during lessons.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value peer support and feel appreciated.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistency in challenging the most able pupils in some areas, like mathematics.
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About Us
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 125 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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In the small rural town of Barton, we are a very content small school. Five classes in our school are taught by devoted, enthusiastic, qualified teachers, who are assisted by excellent teaching assistants. Please take your time exploring our extensive website to learn more about our school, the people who work there, the accomplishments of the students, and the engaging curriculum that we all help to create. Our school hosts open days, evening activities, and seasonal festivities. You are welcome to join us for these kid-led activities to get a sense of our school community and atmosphere. God always leads us to be the best possible individuals.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 80% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 105 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 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 | 68% 24 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 9.2% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 101 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 44% 27 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.79% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Local authority ratio 19 : 1