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St Thomas's CofE Primary School
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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: Pupils gain secure phonics knowledge and skills which they use well to read and write accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, with a wide range of trips and experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent improvements in developing pupils鈥� reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics are not embedded.
Foundational Skills: Precise training ensures consistent phonics teaching; most pupils become fluent readers by end of key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum is enhanced with rich experiences, broadening pupils' aspirations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Misconceptions in a few subjects need quicker identification to ensure secure knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making stronger progress in mathematics; pupils read with confidence and understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND make good progress due to the strong support that they receive.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and personal development are excellent. They develop as caring and thoughtful individuals.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils build secure knowledge in most subjects; weaker readers supported well.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive strong support to achieve well over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent approach to behaviour management leads to respect and sensitivity among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: The experienced inclusion team provides a wide range of support. Pupils with reading difficulties are given additional support to improve their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND needs identified quickly; staff well trained so students learn same content as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant in ensuring pupils鈥� safety and well-being. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a very safe and caring environment; useful safeguarding information is displayed around the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place; pupils show good manners and respect.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective support for mental health helps pupils become confident learners.
Parent Feedback: Parents are welcomed into school and attend assemblies and school events regularly.
Parental Involvement: The proactive Parent Teacher Association works closely with the school to raise funds, including for playground enhancements.
Parent Feedback: School works closely with parents on attendance and barriers.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnership with parents enhances pupil attendance significantly.
Extracurricular Activities: Participation in sports and keeping pupils active are a strength of the school; many extra-curricular activities are provided by staff.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils enjoy outdoor and adventurous activities, including water sports.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of clubs and trips provided, including sports and cultural opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued by leaders and appreciate the opportunities to develop their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Training for staff has led to clear improvements in pupils鈥� progress across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use effective questioning to check pupils鈥� understanding and to develop their learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan carefully, using interactions as teaching opportunities in early years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing training supports effective phonics teaching; subject steps need clearer assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent improvements to teaching mathematics are still being embedded.
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About Us
St Thomas's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 222 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 62% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.38% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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 | 62% 12 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 9.28% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 92 | 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 | 74% 10 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.1% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 86 | 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 | 64% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.05% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1