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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH9 3BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children in Reception make a strong start to reading
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils successfully develop their skills and build up important knowledge
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistency in how well subjects are taught
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly in phonics and develop calculation skills
Support for Falling Behind: SEND pupils receive necessary support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show interest in their work
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator works with teachers effectively
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils contribute to anti-bullying policy
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know procedures to keep pupils safe from harm
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are encouraged to share stories with children
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities to follow their interests
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers creditably promote reading enjoyment, but need more focus on advanced reading skills
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some subjects are not as well taught as others
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About Us
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 417 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 92% 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'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the faculty and students at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School. If this is your first interaction with the school, we really hope that this marks the start of a very joyful and fulfilling period for both you and your kid. We would be happy to reaffirm and broaden our acquaintance if you already have a boy or daughter enrolled at the school. If we can collaborate in order to reinforce and carry out the goals of the school as stated in our mission statement, your child's education will be much improved. Being a Catholic school, the fundamental religious ethos permeates every element of the curriculum and school life. The school's main goal is for the students to grow as Christians, not just in terms of their individual faith but also in terms of their developing global awareness. The heart of the school's existence revolves around the celebration of our faith through prayer and worship, and parents are always welcome to join us. Over the coming years, we hope to see you quite a bit. There is a lot of information about the school on this website, but if there is anything else you'd like to know, don't hesitate to get in touch with me or any other member of my team.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 110 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 92% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% | 8.76% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 | 108 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 86% 13 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 10 | 10% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 83 | 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 | 73% 10 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 1 | 9.87% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 3.5 | 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 | 108 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 82 | 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 | 83% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 7.92% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1