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The Faber Catholic Primary School
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The Faber Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Oakamoor ST10 3DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught well across the school with well-trained staff in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Visiting teachers and partnership work enhance the curriculum, making it well-balanced and effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all curriculum subjects have the same rigour; subject leaders should continue to support staff to implement and monitor plans.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use a range of ways to help struggling pupils practice words. More support is provided within classrooms where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good around the school; pupils trust staff to sort out any incidents and behave well in classrooms.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have identified that pupils’ attainment in mathematics could be stronger. Recent improvements are noted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide more support within classrooms for pupils with SEND, allowing them to achieve as well as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe and believe that bullying just does not happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority; regular training and updates ensure staff know how to identify and report risks.
Parent Feedback: Many parents are satisfied with the school, though some believe communication could improve.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about the support they receive from leaders, including efforts to manage workload and check on well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check on how well pupils are learning across different subjects, which includes pupils with SEND.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Colleagues from other schools regularly visit to work with leaders, identifying strengths and areas to improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have had training to implement new strategies in mathematics effectively.
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About Us
The Faber Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 70 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to your school. This webpage gives you a brief overview of our School and some of the experiences the kids have while they study here. The Staff, directors, pupils and community are proud of our school, its strong Catholic ethos, our happy and caring nature and the stimulating environment we provide in a beautiful rural setting. I always welcome the opportunity to show parents and children around our school where you will see happy, busy children stimulated by creative activities tailored to each child's unique learning style. We have excellent facilities both indoors and out enabling teachers to be creative, engage pupils and extend those who have talents beyond the curriculum. We take pride in our connections to the parish, the neighbourhood, and the local schools. Our school's mission is to foster a supportive, family-like environment where every student has the same chance to grow and flourish. Our new curriculum vehicles, which use a spiral learning strategy to infuse enthusiasm into our comprehensive and balanced curriculum, have us very enthusiastic. Ask any of our kids about their car, and I'm sure they'll be happy to fill you in on everything. I hope your time on our website is enjoyable. You are welcome to visit our school at any time. Calls to school when the office is unmanned will be diverted to Painsley and answered by a member of staff there- to ensure you actually speak to a human being! Emails will only be read and answered to during business hours, in accordance with our statement on workload and well-being. We appreciate your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | 14.3 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 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 | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.8% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 104 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 78% 2 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.38% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 107 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 80% 2 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.87% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 109 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 82% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.58% | 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 | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Faber Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1