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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Ipswich IP1 6EF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff are well trained to deliver the school鈥檚 chosen phonics programme and teach phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious curriculum with clear key knowledge in each subject.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are still getting used to the key knowledge in some recently updated subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils read with confidence and fluency; teachers regularly check what letter sounds pupils know.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify pupils who need extra help and provide timely support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a positive attitude to their learning, promoted through assemblies, reward systems, and the 'recognition board'.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional adults and resources are used effectively so that pupils with SEND achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does happen but is quickly dealt with. Staff keep a caring eye on all pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the 26 responses to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View, including 17 free-text comments.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback using Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are given opportunities to attend a wide range of clubs, such as sports, cooking, and computer programming.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils value trips, such as visiting a local zoo as part of a science project.
Teacher Engagement: All staff say they are proud to work at the school and are valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff know and apply the behaviour policy consistently, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are still getting used to the new curriculum in some subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In some subjects, checks on pupil understanding are not precise enough, leaving gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
St Pancras Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 182 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 school's initial location was on Cox Lane, right near to St. Pancras Church in the heart of Ipswich.
It was established in 1871 and offered assistance to some of Ipswich's poorest residents, many of whom were immigrants from Ireland.
The school was relocated to Stratford Road in the rapidly growing Ipswich north-west suburbs in the late 1950s.
On September 16, 1957, the school reopened.
The school had 209 students enrolled during the 1960s "baby boom" era, or an average of almost 40 students each class!
A sixth permanent classroom was constructed off the hall in 1999, allowing the school to function as a typical one-form entrance primary with one class per year group.
The school's Golden Jubilee was celebrated on Stratford Road the next year, in 2008.
Since then, the school has benefited from three more important capital investment projects: a redesign of the entrance area with new offices for the assistant headteacher and headteacher; a re-cladding of the entire south elevation; and a new roof.
There are three Catholic elementary schools in Ipswich as of 2017.
To St. Alban's Catholic High School, the majority of St. Pancras students transfer.
The school joined the Our Lady of Walsingham Multi Academy Trust in April 2019.
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It was established in 1871 and offered assistance to some of Ipswich's poorest residents, many of whom were immigrants from Ireland.
The school was relocated to Stratford Road in the rapidly growing Ipswich north-west suburbs in the late 1950s.
On September 16, 1957, the school reopened.
The school had 209 students enrolled during the 1960s "baby boom" era, or an average of almost 40 students each class!
A sixth permanent classroom was constructed off the hall in 1999, allowing the school to function as a typical one-form entrance primary with one class per year group.
The school's Golden Jubilee was celebrated on Stratford Road the next year, in 2008.
Since then, the school has benefited from three more important capital investment projects: a redesign of the entrance area with new offices for the assistant headteacher and headteacher; a re-cladding of the entire south elevation; and a new roof.
There are three Catholic elementary schools in Ipswich as of 2017.
To St. Alban's Catholic High School, the majority of St. Pancras students transfer.
The school joined the Our Lady of Walsingham Multi Academy Trust in April 2019.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 19.8 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 104 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 53% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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.
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.
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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 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1