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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Bath and North East Somerset BA1 4EH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers give increasingly challenging tasks in maths; however, boys need more challenge in writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Improved outcomes noted in mathematics and writing standards rising in key stage 2.
Foundational Skills: Early reading curriculum is implemented well with phonics programme from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculums are well thought out and carefully sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys need higher-level writing challenges; parents need more curriculum details.
Areas Needing Improvement: School does not check if pupils remember essential knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Noted improvement in mathematics at key stage 2 with more pupils reaching higher standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders effectively monitor individual pupil absence and engage families for better attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they show enthusiasm for learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School has high expectations that motivate pupils to try hard.
Support for Falling Behind: Quickly gain needed skills through extra help and adapted resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well inside and outside; they are polite and reflect school鈥檚 ethos of fairness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Resources are adapted to help SEND pupils learn effectively alongside peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improving attendance and overcoming barriers for SEN and disadvantaged pupils remain priorities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare; staff deal effectively with any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; all necessary checks are carried out.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults to keep them safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents find the school inclusive and happy, but some want more information on learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school鈥檚 nurturing environment.
Teacher Engagement: All staff members are proud to work at the school, contributing to its positive environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� challenging tasks in maths have led to significant improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and leadership team effectively monitor and improve teaching practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Adults are well-equipped to support pupils, ensuring they become confident readers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to challenge boys more in writing across all subjects.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including art, music, netball, gymnastics offered.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 189 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 53.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 108 3 | 79 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 83 | 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 | 73% 18 | 51.93% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.73% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below 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 | 105 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 88 | 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 | 55% 23 | 57.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 9.53% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 78% | 54.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.48% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
