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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
- Primary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST3 2RH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum improvements positively impact achievement.
Foundational Skills: Early reading is planned but inconsistently taught due to staff changes.
Success of the Curriculum: New leaders' actions have started to show impact, though it is early days.
Areas Needing Improvement: English curriculum needs better planning and sequencing.
Foundational Skills: Early reading skills need quicker development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading books not matched to phonics knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The new behaviour policy has had a positive impact.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive, learn routines well, and follow rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Lower-attaining pupils do not read frequently enough to become confident.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers need to hear lower-attaining pupils read regularly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and support for SEND pupils to access same curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum does not give all pupils, including those with SEND, enough opportunity to be successful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal effectively with bullying when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders are tenacious in using information to ensure pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy in a kind environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care and support provided by the school.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is spacious and allows children to be physical and to grow plants.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; teachers feel cared for and supported.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use training to improve curriculum delivery.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not plan effective sequences of lessons that build knowledge well over time.
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About Us
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 242 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 34% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.64% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | 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 | 103 3 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 103 | 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 | 59% 20 | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 8.75% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 100 6 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 104 | 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 | 39% 31 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 6 | 8.09% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 70% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.13% | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1