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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
- Primary
- Coppull PR7 5DH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Recent changes in phonics teaching have been embraced by well-trained staff, ensuring children get off to a good start in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans for English, mathematics, and PE clearly set out content and order, making learning interesting and challenging.
Foundational Skills: Reading, maths, and phonics are prioritized with a suitable phonics program ensuring fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized for all pupils. Staff receive training for effective delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subjects are planned with precise detail, preventing pupils from gaining key knowledge they need to progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers occasionally need better activity selection to match curriculum depth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils typically achieve well, with clear curriculum plans in English and mathematics boosting performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders take swift action to support struggling readers, helping them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are polite, respectful, and show positive behaviour in classrooms, with very few disruptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations are set; reading is a priority with diverse book choices.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra sessions are provided for struggling readers to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are attentive and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well-supported by the SENCo and teachers, ensuring they can learn alongside their peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and supported for success.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant and know appropriate actions to take for pupil safety; bullying incidents are handled effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors have established systems for monitoring internet use to ensure pupil safety online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep safe and understand healthy relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Discrimination is unacceptable; everyone is included.
Parent Feedback: Parents think highly of the care and education their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work in partnership with parents to ensure pupils and their families receive needed help.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's family feel and wide opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Prior to COVID-19, pupils enjoyed a variety of sporting clubs; plans are in place to reintroduce these activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy 'feel good Fridays' with activities that develop resilience, teamwork, and confidence.
Extracurricular Activities: Outdoor and adventurous activities, musical instruments, and sports are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Training ensures staff have up-to-date subject knowledge; staff morale is high and they share leaders鈥� ambitions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use information about pupil achievement to make appropriate curriculum amendments.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and teachers know how well pupils are achieving and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant staff changes since the last inspection, new headteacher appointed January 2021.
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About Us
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 100 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 | 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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 25.8 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 108 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 69% 13 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 19 | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 103 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 56% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 56% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
Local authority ratio 19 : 1