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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Lowestoft NR33 0DG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils read books that help them practise the sounds they know and develop fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious, well-planned and taught, effectively building and connecting pupils' knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading curriculum from Year 3 to Year 6 needs to be more precise for matching reading abilities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff make daily checks on how well pupils are learning to read. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift and effective additional support for pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully and show resilience in their learning; they are polite and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Carefully identifies and meets the needs of SEND pupils with subtle adaptations and additional resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers listen to any concerns pupils may have ensuring they are kept safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Promoted well through understanding tolerance, respect, and diversity.
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school positively and inspectors considered their views during the inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View and participate in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs available including sports, science, arts and gardening.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching results in pupils achieving well across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide training for staff, growing expertise and supporting their roles effectively.
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About Us
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 189 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 24% 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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The Roman Catholic primary school St. Mary's celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2017. We had a special Mass for the entire school on the day when the building of the school was completed. Former staff members and governors joined us. We also requested Father Paul's blessing of our new library to honour the occasion. For us, Bishop Alan Hopes officiated at Mass. On the field with our backs to the water, we enjoyed a picnic lunch. In 1967, the school was opened. It was constructed thanks to the kindness of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and the Lowestoft Roman Catholic community, who contributed all of the building's funding.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 11 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 102 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 96 | 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 | 24% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 80% | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.08% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 107 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 4 | 93 | 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% 1 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 7.89% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below 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 | 107 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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 | 81% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.24% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 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 Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1