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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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- Swale ME10 1UJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is stable yet evolving, meeting the needs of pupils well with clear end-points.
Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is well established but phonics teaching is inconsistent. Mathematics is taught effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure phonics programme is delivered consistently and securely by all staff.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in danger of falling behind are identified quickly and supported appropriately.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated, behave well, solve problems quickly, and trust staff to help.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils succeed in mathematics; phonics teaching needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND do well; early years' needs identified and supported swiftly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; problems solved quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School鈥檚 values and Catholic ethos underpin pupil safety and wellbeing.
Parent Feedback: Vast majority of parents are positive about the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View; involvement in decisions noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Educational visits like theatre trips and local castle visits enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are patient, kind, and motivated. High levels of support among staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils achieve well and prepare them for secondary school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Phonics teaching needs consistency among staff.
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About Us
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Welcome to the St. Peter's Catholic Primary School website, which was made to give visitors a taste of our Sittingbourne school and parish (Sacred Heart), on behalf of the governors, staff, and students.
Despite the fact that we are a Catholic school, we provide an education that welcomes children of all religions and beliefs who are willing to embrace our mission statement and its values and goals.
Our school community is something we are really proud of; it is a welcoming, lively, and joyful environment where everyone is valued.
Through a range of activities, the school day is extended on both ends to accommodate everyone.
The spiritual, social, cultural, and moral growth of our children is highly valued.
All students are encouraged to make healthy decisions at our healthy school.
St. Peter's is an inclusive school that places a strong value on treating everyone with care, respect, and dignity both inside and outside of the school.
Together with the parish and the school, parents work to educate our children.
We strive to instil in our kids the skills they will need to be 21st-century global citizens who are steadfast in their faith and compassionate members of their communities because we educate for life. This is done in collaboration with parents and our parish.
You are welcome to come watch us at work and play when you visit our school.
Explore our website more to get a sense of the ambiance, caring, support, direction, and challenge St. Peter's offers.
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Despite the fact that we are a Catholic school, we provide an education that welcomes children of all religions and beliefs who are willing to embrace our mission statement and its values and goals.
Our school community is something we are really proud of; it is a welcoming, lively, and joyful environment where everyone is valued.
Through a range of activities, the school day is extended on both ends to accommodate everyone.
The spiritual, social, cultural, and moral growth of our children is highly valued.
All students are encouraged to make healthy decisions at our healthy school.
St. Peter's is an inclusive school that places a strong value on treating everyone with care, respect, and dignity both inside and outside of the school.
Together with the parish and the school, parents work to educate our children.
We strive to instil in our kids the skills they will need to be 21st-century global citizens who are steadfast in their faith and compassionate members of their communities because we educate for life. This is done in collaboration with parents and our parish.
You are welcome to come watch us at work and play when you visit our school.
Explore our website more to get a sense of the ambiance, caring, support, direction, and challenge St. Peter's offers.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 18.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 61% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.01% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 108 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 98 | 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 | 93% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 1 | 11.56% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 109 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 98 | 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 | 93% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 8 | 10.3% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 88% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.77% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
