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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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- Workington CA14 2DW
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are on track to reach above average standards in English and mathematics with good basic skills development.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum successfully develops spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness, preparing pupils well for future education stages.
Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve well across subjects with strong foundational skills in reading, supported by a well-designed phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well for future stages; knowledge builds securely over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Learning not always checked effectively, and pupils not moved quickly to new work; questioning does not always allow deeper thinking.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need to address quickly gaps in phonics knowledge to ensure readiness for new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, reaching above average standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra funding used for small group and one-on-one tuition, effectively helping disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, are polite, kind, and respectful, contributing to an outstanding behavior rating.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School ensures pupils are ready for each stage, but some gaps in phonics need quicker addressing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour; respect opinions and views of peers.
Support for Falling Behind: Most pupils who have gaps in phonics receive help, though focus needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive good support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Support for SEND Pupils: School accurately identifies additional needs; SEND pupils receive necessary support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No recorded incidents of bullying or racism; any challenging behavior is swiftly addressed. Safety measures rigorously implemented.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are acutely aware of children's needs, ensuring vulnerable pupils are kept absolutely safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School has effective safeguarding arrangements; values pupil safety highly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about health, relationships, and embrace diversity positively.
Parent Feedback: Parents unreservedly feel that their children are kept safe at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are successfully encouraged to support their children鈥檚 learning.
Parent Feedback: Positive relationships with parents; feedback guided through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Staff build relationships with carers to ensure regular student attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of activities such as high-quality artwork, drama, dance productions, fundraising, and specialist computing lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: Trips and visits to various places greatly add to pupils鈥� enjoyment of learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range offered, including art, cookery, music, which helps develop talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Trips and adventurous activities contribute to understanding of world and resilience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a range of interesting activities to engage pupils鈥� interest so they enjoy learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to pupils making good progress and achieving well in literacy, reading, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is carefully monitored, and staff have access to high-quality training to improve their skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers proud to work here; engage deeply in curriculum design.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to strong academic achievements; pupils' progress well-supported.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on pupils鈥� knowledge; staff undertake relevant training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� questioning does not always give opportunities for deep thinking; sometimes slow transition to more challenging tasks.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need support in promptly addressing student learning gaps.
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 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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| 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 |
B-
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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 | 25.4 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 95 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.49% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 103 2 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 89 | 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 | 63% 17 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.45% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 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 | 80% 19 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 8.48% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 90 | 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 | 61% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.75% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
