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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Penketh WA5 2PN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize reading in Reception and Year 1. Most pupils achieve the expected national standard in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds pupils鈥� knowledge and skills well, fulfilling the school's mission to inspire learning and potential.
Foundational Skills: School fosters love of reading; phonics taught from early years with trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum inspires learning and prepares well for transitions.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects like history, pupils are not given enough opportunities to revisit learning to embed knowledge in long-term memory.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to ensure pupils consolidate reading skills before moving on.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are good at remembering new knowledge in English, mathematics, and science. They enjoy learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants are skilled at helping pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, rise to high expectations, do their best, and are hardly ever disrupted during lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt support for those struggling, especially in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils polite, follow rules, show respect and enthusiasm.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mixed outcomes in statutory tests; current attainment strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND, who achieve well and thrive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well supported to access curriculum and achieve success.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and pupils feel safe. The school provides a well-thought-out curriculum to help pupils keep safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders monitor pupil welfare meticulously and work with local professionals to help pupils and families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong positive culture ensures pupil safety and involvement.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Emphasis on attendance with swift action for improvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the openness of the school and the opportunities it provides, describing sending their children to St Vincent鈥檚 as their 鈥榖est decision.鈥�
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy events organized by the school, such as the summer festival and 鈥榣unch with a loved one.鈥�
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate strong support for children, including SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils spoke enthusiastically about regional choir performances, sporting achievements, residential visits, and a range of clubs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers give pupils precise advice on how to improve, and pupils understand the standards they are expected to reach.
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 125 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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B-
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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 | 20.3 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 105 | 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 | 53% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | 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 | 105 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 57% 5 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 62% 4 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below 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 | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 58% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1