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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH
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Based on the inspection date: 22 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a well-sequenced phonics programme to support pupils at an early stage of reading.
Foundational Skills: Curriculum fully mapped out with key knowledge and skills prioritized.
Success of the Curriculum: School's curriculum transformed; staff better informed for SEND support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is not sufficiently ambitious in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum is not well thought through or ambitious enough.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work needed to support pupils with SEND in geography.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are swiftly given the support that they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New leaders have the highest expectations of pupils’ behaviour; pupils behave well and are polite.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff trained to support SEND pupils effectively in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning with peers, find changes helpful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have started to improve education quality in English.
Support for SEND Pupils: Training provided has improved staff confidence to adapt teaching for SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers do not consistently adapt the curriculum to meet the learning needs of SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff deal with any problems quickly and fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know what to do if they have concerns about a pupil’s welfare or safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff morale positive; mindful of workload and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy different extracurricular activities including sporting and musical activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supportive of changes; value professional learning opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Helpful training improved curriculum; staff morale is positive.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training and support have improved curriculum planning and teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers do not always check that what they teach is being learned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The teaching quality is inconsistent, impacting learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further work needed to support pupils with SEND in geography.
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 291 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We'd like to extend a warm welcome to you at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, a place where learning, high standards, and enjoyment coexist. We take delight in making sure that every child feels cherished as a member of God's family. Our curriculum aims to satisfy the needs and interests of all students via quality teaching and learning, the highest standards, and diligent effort. It is created to help children develop holistically. You will find our school to be a friendly and caring community where everyone is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for each child, a place where good behaviour and respect for others are highly valued and where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B+
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 50% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.44% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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.
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 | 102 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 94 | 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 | 53% 3 | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 9.01% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 101 2 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 90 | 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 | 50% 1 | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 8.81% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 49% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.76% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
