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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
- Primary
- Calderdale HX5 0QY
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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: The phonics scheme is well embedded and effectively led, ensuring pupils achieve in line with national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: Most foundation subjects have a well-developed curriculum with identified knowledge and skills, and are taught confidently by staff.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils have limited knowledge about other faiths and cultures, which the school is addressing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve in line with national averages in most subjects, including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective intervention lessons ensure pupils who fall behind in phonics catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are polite and friendly, though the behaviour policy is not applied consistently.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is adapted well for pupils with SEND, using additional resources and adult support to aid learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils feel happy and safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The early years environment effectively supports children鈥檚 learning and helps them settle quickly.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the community feel of the school and are welcomed regularly.
Parental Involvement: Families are supported to ensure pupils attend school regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils talk enthusiastically about the range of clubs available, including choir, fencing, and bush craft.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils learned new skills on a recent residential visit to the Lake District.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have well-developed subject knowledge and teach with confidence.
Impact on Student Progress: The mastery approach to maths teaching has positively impacted pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The phonics leader coaches staff to ensure phonics lessons are well taught.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is inconsistency in applying the general behaviour policy across the school.
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 103 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 19.6 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 71% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.96% | 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 | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1