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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
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- Rossendale BB4 9EZ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Support staff play a crucial role in helping pupils, especially in the very effective teaching of phonics (letters and their sounds).
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is planned with great care to capture pupils鈥� interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Check that work set for the most able is always hard enough to ensure that they always make rapid progress.
Foundational Skills: Ambitious curriculum prepares children well for Year 1 and beyond.
Success of the Curriculum: Successfully prepares pupils exceptionally well for each stage of education.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is well above average in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: New systems to check on progress have been put in place and provide robust details on pupils鈥� achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show their enjoyment of school by their above average attendance and exemplary behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mixed-age classes ensure strong progress across subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff promptly address gaps or misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil behaviour is exceptional; respectful and kind environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and are confident that staff see their welfare as a priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The quality of relationships in school is excellent and wonderful to see.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong focus on safety, including online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents have every confidence in the school and willingly recommend it to others.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard; receive ample information.
Extracurricular Activities: Better use is made of the school grounds to extend orienteering skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range of clubs, activities, and competitions available.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is outstanding because of the teachers鈥� enthusiasm and determination to make learning interesting.
Impact on Student Progress: Data show that this prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Other middle leaders are developing their roles and are not yet fully effective.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks are made on the quality of teaching. Books are reviewed as well as lessons observed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have thorough knowledge and understanding of curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum designed for strong progression across subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for pupils with additional needs; well-prepared for next steps.
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About Us
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 151 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 84% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26 | 25.8 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 84% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above 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 | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 95 | 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 | 84% 1 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 6 | 9.2% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 108 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 7 | 95 | 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 | 85% 22 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 10 | 9.08% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 63% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.79% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
