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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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- Bury BL8 2RH
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Emphasis on developing basic mathematical skills and effective reading practices, although additional support is needed for phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Enriched curriculum with memorable experiences supporting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need for more appropriate books and activities for students struggling with phonics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Exceptional progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; attainment well above national levels.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support closely matched to pupils' needs ensures no one falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary attitudes toward learning with excellent behaviour in classrooms and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: High level of support through strong teamwork between teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe with no bullying incidents reported; meticulous records confirm rare incidents are well managed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm and purposeful atmosphere with strong promotion of safety and high attendance levels.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly supportive of the school, reinforcing a strong relationship from early years onward.
Parental Involvement: Strong relationships with parents who remain engaged through contributions to children's achievements.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school sporting activities with increased participation improving healthy lifestyles.
Outdoor Facilities: Eco-councillors and other pupil roles contribute to a positive and clean environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning fun and have high expectations evident in students' work.
Impact on Student Progress: Regularly produce high quality work evidencing significant progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers work effectively as a team, ensuring high levels of support despite needing more resources for phonics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous checks by senior leaders with planned professional development improve teaching quality.
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 238 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Primary School of Guardian Angels. We are dedicated to provide a joyful, secure, and safe atmosphere for our kids' Christian education. The school takes great satisfaction in providing an excellent environment to learn. We work in close collaboration with parents and our Guardian Angels Parish. We hope that every child achieves and witnesses success at Guardian Angels' and leaves the school fully prepared for the challenges of life - taking with them many joyful memories.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 58.5% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.44% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 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 | 73% 3 | 62.17% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 8.5% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 105 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 97 | 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 | 76% 7 | 65.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 11 | 6.85% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 83% | 63.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 8.79% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Local authority ratio 20 : 1