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St Patrick's CofE School
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- Preston Richard LA8 0HH
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Foundational Skills: Reading is of central importance; early years include sharing picture books, learning letters and sounds through carefully crafted activities.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an effective curriculum that caters to pupils' different needs, ensuring most pupils are well-prepared for the next stage in their education.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, it is less clear what pupils should learn and when, making it difficult for teachers to design effective learning activities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use good-quality literacy texts and theme-based approaches to engage students in reading. Pupils enjoy the materials and make secure connections between new and previously learned concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils who find reading more difficult; most quickly catch up with their peers and read confidently and fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are responsible, considerate of each other, and have high attendance rates. They are polite, respectful, and highly motivated to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND well, enabling them to achieve and participate fully in the same curriculum and opportunities as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust that there is always an adult available to help them. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes positive mental health and provides various opportunities to support pupils' well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents said that their children love attending school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs, including sports and playing the guitar. These activities contribute to their personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain new ideas clearly and use various strategies to ensure pupils make secure connections between new and previously learned concepts.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information well to shape future learning and help pupils revisit important learning to remember it better.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are knowledgeable and use assessment information effectively to inform their teaching.
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About Us
St Patrick's CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 90 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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-
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 25.8 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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 | 40% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.38% | 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 | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 107 5 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 93 | 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 | 64% 21 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.28% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 102 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 43% 35 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.1% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 101 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 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 | 78% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.05% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th 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 - 24th 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
