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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
- Primary
- Sunderland SR2 0RQ
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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 school鈥檚 provision for phonics is effective, resulting in confident and fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a high-quality curriculum that is relevant and exciting for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some subjects is not used well to identify gaps in pupils鈥� learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults put effective support in place for pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect and their behaviour is positive across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� outcomes from key stage 2 statutory tests in 2023 do not accurately reflect the current quality of education.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities meets their needs with thorough procedures for identifying individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has constructed a curriculum that enables pupils to understand different forms of bullying and its impact.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-trained adults support pupils when they are worried, ensuring a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents say the school creates a safe environment where children are comfortable to be themselves.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have implemented 'family club' sessions after school, involving parents closely.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including performing at Durham Cathedral.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils help Reception children play at lunchtime, fostering inclusiveness.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are well supported in terms of workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons enable pupils to embed learning and apply prior knowledge to new contexts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' high expectations are evident in teachers' classroom practices and pupils' understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessment in some subjects does not precisely identify pupils鈥� misconceptions.
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 156 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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 |
C+
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D-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-7 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 22.8 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 39% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.03% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -5 | Well 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Local authority ratio 19 : 1