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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Shipley BD18 4RL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in mathematics and reading has been strengthened, improving pupils鈥� attainment significantly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and sufficiently challenging. Pupils enjoy their learning and make good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics teaching needs improvement for lower-attaining pupils, and early reading resources need to match phonics knowledge better.
Support for Falling Behind: Lower-attaining pupils and those who have not grasped concepts receive additional support promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in mathematics is above average, but progress in reading needs to be stronger.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support is tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND, involving emotional support and additional teaching.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff are aware of their responsibilities.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare and safety well, with regular training and communication with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents report positive feedback, reflecting high satisfaction with the school.
Parental Involvement: The school engages well with parents through various activities and involvement opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Frequent opportunities for music, productions, and charity events enrich pupils' experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff teamwork effectively and engage well with pupils, enhancing learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching in key areas has led to higher attainment, particularly in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and improvements in teaching strategies are evident, supporting good pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent phonics teaching and a need for higher expectations in writing across subjects.
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About Us
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 235 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 22.7 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 5.95% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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 | 75% 12 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 9 | 8.4% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 87% | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 7.48% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1