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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 1PY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made important improvements to the quality of teaching in phonics for younger pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and governors have established a curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching that the most able pupils receive in wider curriculum subjects does not challenge them enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published information from the key stage 2 national tests in 2018 shows that a higher proportion of pupils than the national average reached at least the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use questions skilfully to check the understanding of pupils during lessons and provide extra support where pupils are at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are diligent, respectful, and extremely well behaved in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The good support that the school provides for pupils with SEND enables them to make strong progress from their various starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying at school is very rare, but if it does occur, teachers always deal with it very quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents who responded to Ofsted鈥檚 Parent View questionnaire and the free-text service appreciate the support they and their families have received.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and staff establish excellent working relationships with parents, who are highly appreciative of the information they receive about their children鈥檚 progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of after-school clubs and activities which enable them to develop interests beyond the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the opportunities for high-quality training and say that these have helped them to improve their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching almost always builds well upon what pupils already know and helps them apply their knowledge to new situations, contributing to their progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders, including subject leaders, carry out a range of activities to monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasions, the teaching that the most able pupils receive in wider curriculum subjects does not challenge them enough.
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About Us
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 331 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 25.8 | 29.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 44% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.48% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 102 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 100 | 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 | 58% 8 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 6.57% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 99 | 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% 11 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 5.69% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 55% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.61% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
