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St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Primary
- Bradford BD8 9RG
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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: The teaching of early reading and phonics has been a priority; staff teach it consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a broad curriculum, coherently planned in many subjects like mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects, such as geography, are at an earlier stage of development.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults quickly spot pupils who struggle with reading and support them to catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils achieve well, but some do not meet expectations. The school takes swift action to address this.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave very well, but learning can be disrupted by poor behaviour sometimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively and have full access to the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does happen, but adults sort it out quickly. The school ensures pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: The school offers pastoral support to pupils and their families, which supports attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of clubs and opportunities for educational visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are supported with professional development and possess secure subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems are in place to track what pupils know and remember.
Impact on Student Progress: Sometimes, staff do not choose the best teaching approaches and resources.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching approaches mean pupils do not always acquire key knowledge.
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St William'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 140 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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 |
A-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 25.5 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 99 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 99 | - |
| 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 | 98 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 30% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.2 | Well 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.
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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Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1