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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
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- Warrington WA2 9HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school has prioritized the teaching of early reading, leading to a love of reading from a young age.
Success of the Curriculum: Most subjects have carefully constructed learning activities. By the end of Year 6, pupils are well-prepared for secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers find it difficult to design learning for a small number of subjects, leading to occasional gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use assessment strategies well to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided routinely to help those who find reading more difficult to keep up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and keen to participate fully in lessons, showing high aspirations for their futures.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt curriculum delivery so that pupils with SEND can learn successfully alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school provides a safe environment where pupils feel happy and secure. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are collected via Ofsted Parent View and taken into account during inspections.
Parental Involvement: The school communicates well with parents about supporting their children鈥檚 reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment experiences such as sports activities, board games, and crochet clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Appropriate training has been provided, leading to strong subject knowledge among teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality books form an essential part of learning, and teacher assessments help identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are well supported to manage workload, well-being, and deliver the curriculum confidently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, gaps in pupils' learning are not swiftly addressed due to the school鈥檚 assessment approach.
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About Us
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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I would like to extend a warm welcome to you on our website on behalf of the entire school community. We hope you enjoy visiting our school website and find all the information you require about St. Stephen's Catholic Primary School there. I, the staff, and the governors are incredibly proud of our school and our students. The gospel ideals outlined in our mission statement are at the core of everything we do at our one-form entrance school. Our safe, supportive, and exciting learning environment at Stephen's enables our students to grow and succeed. In order to prepare each kid for life in contemporary Britain, we work to help them reach their greatest potential. We provide a wide-ranging and well-balanced curriculum, promoting and strengthening the children's academic as well as social, emotional, physical, and creative qualities. With each of our parents and carers, we work to build a relationship based on trust and respect. In this partnership, we work together with our parents and carers to assist all of our kids reach their full potential, identify their gifts, and maximise their growth while at St. Stephen's. We have fantastic relationships with our church since we are a school at the centre of the community. Father John actively participates in school activities and collaborates closely with our parish catechists to help students get ready for their sacraments. Our students have a very particular relationship with God through our religious education curriculum, communal worship, masses, and feast days that visibly deepens in love and understanding as they progress through our school. Please get in touch with our school office if you want more details about us or if you want to come see us.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.92% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 101 | 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 | 66% 6 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 4 | 11.61% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| 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 | 104 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 101 | 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 | 60% | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.27% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 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 | 60% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.26% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 3rd 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1