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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
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- Plymouth PL5 1NE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is well planned and closely matched to pupils鈥� reading levels, and mathematics activities are introduced to provide pupils with more opportunities.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils demonstrate scientific skills and knowledge in line with expectations for their age.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise the standards in writing by developing pupils鈥� writing in different subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: End of key stage 1 assessments showed pupils were in line with national figures in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers closely monitor progress and give extra help to those who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and have good attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs receive well-planned, targeted support and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with well; pupils feel safe and know adults will protect them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school teaches British values through thought-provoking activities and has a well-developed culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: A very large majority of parents say bullying is rare but dealt with well if it occurs.
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcome to see their child鈥檚 work, and information is provided about how to support learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Sport premium funding is used to engage more pupils in sporting activities, with annual visits from the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supportive of changes made, with new higher expectations shared by nearly all staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan interesting lessons resulting in positive attitudes to learning and monitor progress closely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders closely monitor all aspects of teaching and learning and address weaknesses swiftly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a very small minority of classes, teachers do not have sufficiently high expectations of what the most able pupils can achieve.
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 158 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 25% 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 |
B-
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C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 17.9 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 101 | - |
| 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 | 97 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 25% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.15% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -6 | 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 | 100 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 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 | 48% 17 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 8.29% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 105 4 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 65% 24 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 6.92% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 101 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 84 | 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 | 41% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.95% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
