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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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- Gosport PO12 3NB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders understand that being a good reader allows pupils to access the whole curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Overall, the curriculum is well sequenced and broken down into small steps that build towards the important knowledge leaders want pupils to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: The early years curriculum thinking lacks the required detail. Staff do not routinely help children develop their knowledge and vocabulary.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils treat each other, staff, and visitors with respect. Expectations of behaviour are consistent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' knowledge gaps caused by poor teaching and pandemic are being filled. More pupils are now achieving as well as they should.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check pupils' progress regularly. However, some pupils struggling to learn to read do not always get the help they need to catch up quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make sure that pupils with SEND have access to the full curriculum offer. Leaders identify additional needs early and work closely with other professionals to provide adaptations and extra support when necessary.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying or discrimination occurs, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils feel safe and trust adults to sort out any worries or disagreements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to spot and raise concerns. Leaders ensure that pupils who are at risk of harm receive the help they need quickly.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and are deeply grateful for the care shown to their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders listen and act upon what pupils tell them about the school. Pupils make a positive contribution to school and community life.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work together well and engage in professional development to build their subject knowledge and expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff help pupils focus on their work, listen carefully in lessons, and support those with complex social and emotional needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need to become experts in using the agreed phonics programme effectively to help struggling pupils catch up quickly.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 31% 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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We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us and St. Mary's and wish you a warm welcome. I'm the headteacher at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School; my name is Lauren O'Connor. Since September 2019, I have been the Headteacher in a formal capacity. St. Mary's is a Catholic school that welcomes everyone. All of our children are valued individuals with unique interests, and we encourage them to reach their full potential. At St. Mary's, we put learning and Christ at the centre of everything we do in an effort to achieve greatness for everyone. The school's essential principles, which support the institution by forming our curriculum and pedagogy and directing our behaviour, are community, pride, and joy. At St. Mary's, we have a strong conviction about the potential of our students. All students achieve exceptional academic, spiritual, and social success thanks to a dynamic and engaging curriculum and an inclusive community. At St. Mary's, we work to ensure that every student has the abilities and qualities necessary to fulfil their future goals and achieve success. We hope that our website will offer you a sense of what it's like to attend St. Mary's because it's an exciting place to be. Please get in touch if you want to stop by for a visit.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 31% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.18% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 102 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 99 | 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 | 50% 26 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 11.36% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 97 5 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 99 | 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 | 24% 27 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 11.54% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well 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 | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 51% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.67% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1