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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
- Primary
- Osbaldeston BB2 7HX
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; phonics is taught from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an exciting and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: New subject leaders need more time to assess curriculum impact.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well including those with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide the right support so that pupils do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and respectful; bullying is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification and communication with parents ensure SEND pupils receive needed help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that bullying is not tolerated and they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with professionals to keep children safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered in Ofsted Parent View responses.
Parental Involvement: Effective communication with parents ensures involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in singing competitions and sports events.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy playing on the climbing wall and trim trail.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers want pupils to achieve well and set high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils' understanding and provide needed support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders need to better understand curriculum impact.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders adjust the curriculum to improve pupil learning.
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About Us
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 78 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the entire faculty, students, and board of governors at St. Mary's R.C. Primary School.
We hope that our website is both educational and offers a glimpse into the kind, Christian community that we work to build at St. Mary's.
In the picturesque Ribble Valley's little community of Osbaldeston, our school is located.
Our goal at St. Mary's is to create a joyful, secure, and motivating atmosphere where all members of the school community can live out their Christian principles.
We take pleasure in putting the needs of our students at the centre of our work and work to build solid, lasting foundations that allow students to flourish so they can reach their potential and become the best versions of themselves.
Jesus is positioned at the centre of all St. Mary's does, and everyone is appreciated and accepted there.
Children can grow and flourish as individuals at this school in a thriving Catholic setting.
Welcome to the webpage for Saint Marys RC Primary School.
You can discover more about the wonderful things we accomplish at our excellent school and the difficulties we encounter while studying on our website.
Our school's buddy system is fantastic.
We also have a mission team, who put in a lot of effort to support us as we follow in Jesus' footsteps.
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We hope that our website is both educational and offers a glimpse into the kind, Christian community that we work to build at St. Mary's.
In the picturesque Ribble Valley's little community of Osbaldeston, our school is located.
Our goal at St. Mary's is to create a joyful, secure, and motivating atmosphere where all members of the school community can live out their Christian principles.
We take pleasure in putting the needs of our students at the centre of our work and work to build solid, lasting foundations that allow students to flourish so they can reach their potential and become the best versions of themselves.
Jesus is positioned at the centre of all St. Mary's does, and everyone is appreciated and accepted there.
Children can grow and flourish as individuals at this school in a thriving Catholic setting.
Welcome to the webpage for Saint Marys RC Primary School.
You can discover more about the wonderful things we accomplish at our excellent school and the difficulties we encounter while studying on our website.
Our school's buddy system is fantastic.
We also have a mission team, who put in a lot of effort to support us as we follow in Jesus' footsteps.
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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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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 100 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 10 | 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 | 58% 9 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 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 | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 4 | 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% 17 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 50% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 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 | -8.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
Local authority ratio 19 : 1