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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
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- Exeter EX1 3EG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reviewed approach to teaching reading, writing, and mathematics; improvements noted, especially in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Significant recent improvements in pupils鈥� progress, especially in key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: More consistent standard of quality writing across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Phonics program starts well, but not consistently implemented. Reading curriculum lacks structure.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious vision in place but not fully realized. Significant work still required.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum design and implementation need enhancement. Staff require training.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Marked improvement in mathematics recently; pupils achieve well overall in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, enjoy coming to school, and feel very safe.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders should spread best teaching practice and ensure appropriate challenge for lower-attaining pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils have a positive view of reading. Inconsistencies in phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Checks on understanding are irregular, causing gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour expectations unclear. Some pupils lack motivation.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning for some pupils with SEND is not as consistently effective; staff need to focus on providing appropriate challenge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed learning plans in place, but curriculum shortcomings affect progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding and vigilance throughout the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides high-quality care and support; staff trained in child protection and safeguarding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality work in moral, social, cultural development.
Parent Feedback: Parents greatly appreciate the quality of teaching, care, and support for their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to come into classrooms regularly and share children鈥檚 work.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range of after-school clubs and visits, including residential visits for most year groups.
Outdoor Facilities: Specialist sports coaching has enhanced sport, one of the school鈥檚 strengths.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers football, chess, visits to museums.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have developed skills further and are now more accountable for pupils鈥� progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant improvements in pupils' progress due to teacher development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations of teaching and learning quality conducted by leaders.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are supportive of leadership, proud of school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies remain; staff development focuses on spreading best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum inconsistencies impact student knowledge.
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About Us
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 313 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 13.7 | 26.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 99 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 101 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 58% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.99% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 90 | 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 | 65% 5 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 8.32% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 103 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 92 | 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 | 60% 7 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 8.83% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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 | 53% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.26% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
