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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
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- Kidlington OX5 1EA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is very effective, with high-quality texts used across all year groups.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, mathematics and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not consistently support the extension of the most able pupils' skills and knowledge across the whole curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, mathematics and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify swiftly where pupils need additional support and adapt teaching and learning successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in class and around the school, showing kindness, respect, and consideration for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is strong, with trained teaching assistants providing additional help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school prepares pupils well to keep safe, especially on the internet. Safeguarding leads are vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils know who to go to if they have a problem.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback, indicating strong relationships and good communication with the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents actively participate in school activities and are well informed about their children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils study drama with specialists and learn to play brass instruments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants receive targeted training and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and assistants work together to include all pupils, ensuring good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders evaluate teaching quality accurately, using a range of information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most-able pupils do not receive consistent challenge to reach their full potential.
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About Us
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 212 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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To promote the formation of the complete person based on the example and inspiration of Jesus Christ and to help the pupils develop a personal relationship with God in their journey through life. To ensure every child shares in an educational environment filled with love and concern a community joining together to help create a better world. Our school motto, chosen with the whole school community, is 'With Christ we Achieve, Believe and Create.'. Achieve To achieve our goals and celebrate our talents through determination and resilience. Believe Our faith in God teaches us to believe in ourselves and to respect others. Create To create a safe and happy learning community filled with meaningful friendships. A rich, varied and up to date range of learning resources. Striving to ensure everyone leaves our school feeling individually fulfilled and valued as a member of our community. To stretch and challenge themselves enabling them to achieve their maximum potential in all areas of the curriculum. To stretch and challenge themselves in all areas of the curriculum. Embrace change positively in the rapidly advancing world they are growing up in. St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a caring school which values each member of the community. This is encompassed in our School Mission Statement. Expectations of care and concern for the well being of all children, staff and families is central to our ethos. Gospel values and motivation are cultivated in all subject areas and indeed, in all of the various activities in the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 22.3 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 104 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 106 | 109 |
| 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 | 110 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 80% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 8% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 110 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 96 | 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 | 86% 5 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 10 | 10.7% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 96 | 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 | 81% 21 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 10% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.89% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below 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 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
