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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- York YO31 7PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading lessons are systematic and consistent, and pupils acquire phonic knowledge progressively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are developing an ambitious and challenging curriculum where key knowledge is identified for most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, curriculum planning needs more development to identify essential knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers receive guidance on meeting pupils' needs, and same curriculum is adapted for those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well with positive attitudes toward learning; leaders are addressing behavior routines for some.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported, with teachers adapting lessons to meet their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens; students feel safe and know adults will intervene quickly if issues arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is strong; staff are vigilant, and there is a culture of everyone being responsible for safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to share their views via Ofsted Parent View and through other communication channels.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of leadership positions like Mini Vinnies, sports leaders, and the school council help pupils build confidence.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years outdoor spaces promote curiosity and independent learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel supported by leaders and receive regular training to improve teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Actions by leaders have improved the school significantly in a short time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching effectiveness is regularly trained and improved upon by leadership.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some aspects of the early years curriculum are not as well developed.
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About Us
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 245 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 33 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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 |
B+
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 33.1 | 20.8 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 105 | 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 | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 76% | 60.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 9.69% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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.
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.
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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
33 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1