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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
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- Salisbury SP1 2SG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The large majority of pupils now achieve the standard expected at the end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The standards pupils achieve by the end of key stage 2 in reading, writing, and mathematics have risen.
Foundational Skills: Children learn to read quickly, matching sounds to letters confidently
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and regularly reviewed curriculum fostering love for reading
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations of pupils鈥� writing across all subjects and year groups are not high enough.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent approach to assessment in some areas
Performance in Maths & Reading: The standards pupils achieve in maths and reading have risen and are well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Lower-attaining pupils now make better progress in phonics, and more pupils now achieve the expected standard in Year 1 or catch up by the end of Year 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respond positively to each other and to adults, and feel inspired to excel in a range of subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Vast majority of pupils achieve well including disadvantaged and SEND
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling to keep up receive additional help
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop strong learning habits and positive attitudes
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and adults resolve issues very quickly. Pupils trust adults to listen to their concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school, and everyone is committed to the welfare of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Provides additional learning about online safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is strong, pupils trust staff
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents agree that the school provides strong academic and pastoral support.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the inclusive community ethos and engaging teaching that the school provides.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities such as choral singing and sporting events.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan questions to develop pupils鈥� comprehension of their books.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements to the quality of teaching have been sustained, ensuring continuous improvement to academic standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The leadership team鈥檚 actions to improve teaching and assessment of phonics have been effective.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable and expertly guide pupils
Impact on Student Progress: Staff consistently promote reading, resulting in positive learning outcomes
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders' roles need development to ensure pupils continue to develop their skills as writers across the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurately identifies and reviews impact of support for SEND pupils
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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 212 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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In 1867, two sisters taught 75 students between the ages of 5 and 10 in the Parish Rooms, a structure that is currently the location of our school.
Over 100 orphan girls were trained at the Industrial School, a two-story flint and stone structure with a brick addition, to become domestic helpers.
The nuns made the decision to combine their approximately 200 students into one school, called as St. Osmund's Parish School.
By the end of World War II, the orphanage had been phased out and St. Osmund's Parish School had increased in size to over 400 students in 15 classes spread across five dispersed sites.
The older, secondary-aged students didn't transfer to a new school in Laverstock until the early 1960s, called St. Joseph's.
The Exeter Street location, which became known as St. Osmund's Catholic Primary School, continued to house the juniors and younger students.
Various artefacts from earlier eras have been found as improvements have been made over time.
The gravestones that line the garden area's far wall serve as a reminder that the school once served as a convent.
The historic flint and brick structure has been recognised as a Grade II landmark on Exeter Street.
Former students have travelled as far as Australia to attend.
Our international student body today is evidence that a Catholic school is a truly global institution.
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Over 100 orphan girls were trained at the Industrial School, a two-story flint and stone structure with a brick addition, to become domestic helpers.
The nuns made the decision to combine their approximately 200 students into one school, called as St. Osmund's Parish School.
By the end of World War II, the orphanage had been phased out and St. Osmund's Parish School had increased in size to over 400 students in 15 classes spread across five dispersed sites.
The older, secondary-aged students didn't transfer to a new school in Laverstock until the early 1960s, called St. Joseph's.
The Exeter Street location, which became known as St. Osmund's Catholic Primary School, continued to house the juniors and younger students.
Various artefacts from earlier eras have been found as improvements have been made over time.
The gravestones that line the garden area's far wall serve as a reminder that the school once served as a convent.
The historic flint and brick structure has been recognised as a Grade II landmark on Exeter Street.
Former students have travelled as far as Australia to attend.
Our international student body today is evidence that a Catholic school is a truly global institution.
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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 |
A-
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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 | 21.6 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 70% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.97% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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 | 111 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 90% 3 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 9.3% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.6 | Well 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 | 111 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 94 | 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 | 93% 10 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 4 | 8.08% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 | 110 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 83% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.43% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.3 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Local authority ratio 18 : 1