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St Paul's CofE Junior School
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St Paul's CofE Junior School
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- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4HF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
| Full-time provision for 14 to 16 year olds | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Staff quickly spot those needing extra help with reading and provide effective support.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a suitably broad and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessments in some subjects do not match intended learning, resulting in gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In English and mathematics, staff assess pupils鈥� learning accurately.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is in place for pupils falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is of a consistently high standard, contributing positively to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff make sensible adaptations to work set for pupils with SEND, supporting them well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a strong safeguarding culture.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents in community activities such as litter picking and flower planting.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View, including free-text comments.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take advantage of a wide range of enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy spending time in the school鈥檚 substantial outdoor learning area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about working at the school; leaders consider staff workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Good behaviour and attitudes make a highly positive contribution to learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils' learning accurately in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessments in some subjects do not help staff to spot potential gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
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About Us
St Paul's CofE Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 84 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 85% 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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Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, and welcome! I heartily welcome applications from any local families who want their kids to benefit from St. Paul's excellent educational programme. No longer is there a separate application form for our school as a result of the coordinated admissions arrangements. The County Council's general application form should be used for all applications for a Year 3 spot. Please get in touch with us personally if you want a spot in years 4, 5, or 6. We are quite proud of our tiny, welcoming school, which has been serving the St. Paul's parish and surrounding areas since 1843. To get a better idea of our school, please read our prospectus and the most recent Ofsted report. Before making a choice, I would strongly advise you to visit our school. I am excited to meet you.
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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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 85% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 100 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 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 | 46% 2 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 102 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 44% 8 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 52% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 Paul's CofE Junior School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1