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St Mary's Catholic Primary
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- Chesterfield S40 4ST
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use secure subject knowledge to deepen pupils鈥� knowledge effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides many opportunities to learn across all subjects.
Foundational Skills: The school is determined that all pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers occasionally don't set tasks matching pupils鈥� needs and some tasks are easy or too hard.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum review is ongoing; some key knowledge is not yet fully sequenced.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics are above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-being team and targeted interventions support families and encourage attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil behavior is exemplary; they practice 鈥榤indfulness鈥� to understand thoughts and emotions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers present new knowledge and explain the curriculum well.
Support for Falling Behind: Expertly trained staff quickly identify pupils who fall behind in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behavior is highly positive, with amazing manners and respect among peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specific and carefully designed support ensures pupils can access learning in their class.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school wants the best for pupils with SEND who are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are highly effective; well-being team ensures pupils are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know about healthy lifestyles and staying safe; regularly guided on modern technology risks.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn about staying safe, including online, through weekly 鈥榮hine time鈥�.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open culture putting pupils first.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly complimentary of the support that pupils receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to share 鈥榳ow鈥� moments; involved through teddy adventures.
Parent Feedback: Many parents comment positively on the strong sense of community.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular activities provide well-rounded learning including music and residential visits.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many afterschool clubs where pupils can grow their talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Activities like discovering ice formations utilized to develop thinking and curiosity.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and plan lessons for high outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessments effectively to set learning tasks closely matching next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Professional development aligns with school plans; newly qualified teachers receive effective support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud and encouraged to develop professionally.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers skilfully question and probe pupils鈥� understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers select the right activities and resources for learning new concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not adapt tasks effectively for all pupils.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 418 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 61% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.12% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 75% 5 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 14 | 9.76% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 108 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 92 | 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 | 80% 10 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% 22 | 9.52% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 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% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.32% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
