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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2TA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The high-quality curriculum gives pupils a broad range of experiences.
Foundational Skills: Pupils are not learning phonics as quickly as in most schools.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve phonics teaching to enhance reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional learning programs help disadvantaged pupils make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and value education.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading is not as rapid as their progress in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Special educational needs coordinator ensures good progress with strong home-school links.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff and governors maintain pupils鈥� safety and welfare, effectively addressing bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a safe and nurturing environment ensuring pupils feel secure.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the safe and happy environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are well-informed and supported in helping their child's learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from drama, choir, football, and netball activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons that challenge pupils across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress and achieve well over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check teaching quality by observing lessons and monitoring teachers' planning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not encourage independence or have high expectations about handwriting.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 408 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Being named the new headteacher of St. Mary's Catholic Primary School fills me with joy and honour.
Since I've spent the majority of my childhood in Newcastle and attended both primary and secondary schools within our MAC, I already feel a strong feeling of belonging.
I've always had a great belief in the ability of education to transform children's lives and in every child's entitlement to a top-notch education.
As your new headteacher, I am dedicated to creating opportunities for our students to meet the highest academic standards while also making sure that they are well-known as individuals and that their special personalities, talents, and interests are nurtured and developed to the fullest extent possible.
I love teaching, and I have high standards for everyone in our school community, including myself.
By making sure that our school is forward-thinking and ambitious within a supportive and safe environment, it is my intention to build on the strong foundations and present accomplishments of St. Mary's.
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Since I've spent the majority of my childhood in Newcastle and attended both primary and secondary schools within our MAC, I already feel a strong feeling of belonging.
I've always had a great belief in the ability of education to transform children's lives and in every child's entitlement to a top-notch education.
As your new headteacher, I am dedicated to creating opportunities for our students to meet the highest academic standards while also making sure that they are well-known as individuals and that their special personalities, talents, and interests are nurtured and developed to the fullest extent possible.
I love teaching, and I have high standards for everyone in our school community, including myself.
By making sure that our school is forward-thinking and ambitious within a supportive and safe environment, it is my intention to build on the strong foundations and present accomplishments of St. Mary's.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 23.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 55% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% 4 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 9.38% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 63% 3 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 8.87% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 60% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.58% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1