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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Poynton-with-Worth SK12 1LY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff ensure children master fundamental early reading, writing, and mathematics skills in the Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-designed and begins effectively in early years, ensuring children are exceptionally well prepared for Year 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations for pupils' writing skills in key stage 1 are not consistently high, impacting their written communication throughout school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff deliver phonics and other subjects with expertise, ensuring pupils develop fluency and confidence in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide additional support when required, helping pupils keep up with peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary during lessons and around the school. They enjoy positive relationships with each other and staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well and receive support from skilled and well-trained staff, participating fully in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn about online safety and understand both benefits and dangers of the internet. The school creates an open and positive safeguarding culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop as mature individuals due to the exemplary provision supporting their personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents attend school workshops, enabling them to support their children's learning at home.
Parental Involvement: The school successfully shares knowledge with parents who attend workshops, fostering a supportive community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs and activities, including talent shows, gardening, Latin, and writer's cafe.
Outdoor Facilities: Lunchtime activity sessions led by pupils promote physical health and interactive play amongst all ages.
Teacher Engagement: Staff design exciting learning activities and use effective questions to draw out key learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff deliver the curriculum enthusiastically, helping pupils make connections between existing and new knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deliver the curriculum with enthusiasm and skill, ensuring pupils' learning is secure in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, clearer assessment strategies are needed to ensure pupils recall and build on previous learning.
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About Us
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 109 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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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Your kid enters St. Paul's School into a loving, secure environment where a committed staff offers a top-notch education and welcomes students from all religion backgrounds or none. As a Christian community, we want to make sure that every child receives their full educational rights in a safe, loving environment while also receiving a comprehensive, balanced curriculum that is taught using a variety of engaging teaching methods. We anticipate that as their knowledge, talents, religion, and values develop, our children will eventually assume their roles as caring, productive, and thoughtful people in society. While you are the primary educators of your children, as parents, I would also like to point out that it is our privilege and duty as instructors to collaborate with you and support you in this endeavour. We take this assignment very seriously. This website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a sense of the school. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. We are always glad to have visitors and to share additional information about St. Paul's with you. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 23 | - |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 110 | - |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.41% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | 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.
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 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 102 | 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 | 65% 6 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 7.66% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 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 | 71% 5 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 15 | 8.07% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 76% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.47% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 - 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1